Remote SDS Observations Medical Coder - $3K Sign-On

ISHE; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum is hiring a SDS/Observations Medical Coder for a full-time 40-hour-per-week role. Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S. You will identify CPT and ICD-10 codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation services and ensure alignment with coding guidelines.

The position requires AHIMA or AAPC credentials and 2+ years of outpatient coding, including Same Day Surgery and ICD-10. You will maintain documentation, participate in department meetings, and uphold coding quality and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current AHIMA or AAPC credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H)
• 2+ years of outpatient facility coding experience
• 2+ years of Same Day Surgery Coding
• 2+ years of ICD-10 experience
• Proficiency with Windows, MS Excel and EMR systems

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 Codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation services while adhering to the official coding guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility
• Apply coding knowledge to analyze/correct CCI Edits and Medical Necessity Edits
• Understand the Medicare Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) codes
• 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
• Provide documentation feedback to providers, as needed and query physicians when appropriate
• Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated/recommended by the QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers and Director of Coding/Quality Management, among others
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events
• Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held and/or missing
• Additional responsibilities as identified by manager

Skills

Outpatient facility coding

CPT/ICD-10 coding

AHIMA/AAPC credentials

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

EMR systems

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Optum is hiring a SDS/Observations Medical Coder for a full-time 40-hour-per-week role. Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S. You will identify CPT and ICD-10 codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation services and ensure alignment with coding guidelines.

The position requires AHIMA or AAPC credentials and 2+ years of outpatient coding, including Same Day Surgery and ICD-10. You will maintain documentation, participate in department meetings, and uphold coding quality and