Professional Hospitalist/Intensivist Medical Coder

divvyDOSE; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 28 000 - 50 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Telecommute within the U.S.

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Resumo da oferta

Optum Insight is hiring for a hospital coding role focusing on inpatient professional services in hospital settings. The position emphasizes CPT-4 coding, hospitalist and intensivist coding, and maintaining high standards of documentation quality.

Responsibilities include chart reviews, data abstraction, ethics adherence, and ongoing education. Remote-work options within the U.S. are available, with strong focus on productivity and accuracy.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma/GED
• AHIMA or AAPC credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H)
• 5+ years of coding experience
• 2+ years of Hospitalist and Intensivist coding experience
• Intermediate proficiency with Windows MS Excel, EMR and billing systems

Responsabilidades

• Identify appropriate CPT-4 assignments and modifiers for inpatient hospital services
• Abstract additional data elements during chart reviews for coding
• Adhere to coding ethics per AAPC/AHIMA
• Maintain performance in coding quality and productivity per Optum360
• Code hospitalist and intensivist services per guidelines
• Provide documentation feedback to providers and query physicians
• Stay updated with coding materials disseminated by Coding Supervisors
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events
• Record charts coded, held, or missing
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Conhecimentos

CPT-4 coding

Hospitalist/Intensivist coding

MS Excel

EMR systems

Billing systems

Formação académica

AHIMA or AAPC credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H)

High School Diploma/GED

Ferramentas

Windows environment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join Optum Insight

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify appropriate assignment of CPT-4 and modifiers for Inpatient professional services provided in a hospital setting
• Abstract additional data elements during the chart review process when coding, as needed
• Adhere to the ethical standards of coding as established by AAPC and / or AHIMA
• Adhere to and maintain required levels of performance in both coding quality and productivity as established by Optum360
• Proficiency in coding hospitalist and intensivist services based on coding guidelines
• Provide documentation feedback to providers and query physicians when appropriate
• Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated / recommended by the Coding Supervisors
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events
• Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and / or missing
• All other duties as assigned

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current coding credentials from AHIMA or AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H)
• 5+ years of coding experience
• 2+ years of experience working with Hospitalist and Intensivist coding experience
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Windows environment including MS Excel and EMR systems & billing systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of ICD-10 experience
• 2+ years of inpatient professional coding experience

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $36.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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