Remote Orthopedics & Podiatry Medical Coder (CPC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting allowed

Benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase plan

Job summary

Optum is hiring a Coding Specialist to join our team and improve health outcomes through accurate clinical coding. This role supports outpatient hospital professional accounts and requires meticulous attention to coding guidelines.

You will work in a telecommute-friendly environment across the United States, earning an hourly wage with competitive benefits. The position emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and ongoing education to stay current with coding conventions.

Qualifications

• CPC credential required with AHIMA or AAPC.
• 5+ years pro-fee coding in Orthopedics and podiatry.
• Moderate knowledge of Medicare guidelines and modifiers.
• Experience with Epic and denials handling.

Responsibilities

• Assign CPT and ICD-10 codes according to documentation and guidelines.
• Monitor work queues to ensure timely coding.
• Generate coding queries for clarification of documentation as needed.
• Stay current with coding changes and updates.

Skills

CPC coder

Orthopedics coding

Podiatry coding

Denials management

Work under pressure

Education

CPC certification (AHIMA/AAPC)

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Epic

Job description

Optum is hiring a Coding Specialist to join our team and improve health outcomes through accurate clinical coding. This role supports outpatient hospital professional accounts and requires meticulous attention to coding guidelines.

You will work in a telecommute-friendly environment across the United States, earning an hourly wage with competitive benefits. The position emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and ongoing education to stay current with coding conventions.