Remote Ambulatory Observation Medical Coder

Genoa Telepsychiatry; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum Coding Specialist position available in the United States offering remote work across the country. You will assign CPT and ICD-10 codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation, following official guidelines and client-specific rules.

Responsibilities include analyzing CCI and Medical Necessity Edits, maintaining up-to-date coding knowledge, and providing feedback to providers as needed. Strong adherence to AHIMA/AAPC standards is expected.

Qualifications

• Identify CPT and ICD-10 codes for outpatient ambulatory observation.
• Apply coding guidelines and client-specific coding rules.
• Adhere to AAPC/AHIMA ethical standards and maintain coding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 Codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation services.
• Apply coding knowledge to analyze/correct CCI Edits and Medical Necessity Edits.
• Adhere to official coding guidelines and client guidelines.

Skills

CPT coding

ICD-10 coding

Outpatient coding

Job description

Optum Coding Specialist position available in the United States offering remote work across the country. You will assign CPT and ICD-10 codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation, following official guidelines and client-specific rules.

Responsibilities include analyzing CCI and Medical Necessity Edits, maintaining up-to-date coding knowledge, and providing feedback to providers as needed. Strong adherence to AHIMA/AAPC standards is expected.