Remote Ancillary Medical Coder - ICD-10/CPT Specialist

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S.

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum division seeks a Medical Coder - Ancillary to join a nationwide telecommuting team. You will code ancillary facility encounters and ensure documentation supports code selection.

The role emphasizes ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding, quality and productivity in a production environment, with eligibility for AHIMA/AAPC credentials and 1+ year ancillary and ICD-10 experience. Telecommuting policy applies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• AHIMA or AAPC credential (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CPC/CPC-H) required.
• 1+ years of Ancillary experience.
• 1+ years of ICD-10 experience.
• Knowledge of NCCI/MUE basics and facility modifiers.

Responsibilities

• Codes ancillary facility encounters such as clinic, recurring accounts, lab, therapy, and radiology.
• Confirms documentation supports code selection and resolves facility edits and APC impacts.
• Applies ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes.
• Meets established quality and productivity standards in a production environment.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AHIMA or AAPC credential required

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Optum division seeks a Medical Coder - Ancillary to join a nationwide telecommuting team. You will code ancillary facility encounters and ensure documentation supports code selection.

The role emphasizes ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding, quality and productivity in a production environment, with eligibility for AHIMA/AAPC credentials and 1+ year ancillary and ICD-10 experience. Telecommuting policy applies.