Inpatient Facility Coder - Remote
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Hartford
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
External Candidates - Eligible for $2,000 Sign-On BonusYou'll
enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S.
as you take on some tough challenges. Energize your career with one
of Healthcare's fastest growing companies. - - You dream of a great
career with a great company - where you can make an impact and help
people. - We dream of giving you the opportunity to do just this. -
And with the incredible growth of our business, it's a dream that
definitely can come true. Already one of the world's leading
Healthcare companies, UnitedHealth Group is restlessly pursuing new
ways to operate our service centers, improve our service levels and
help people lead healthier lives. - We live for the opportunity to
make a difference and right now, we are living it up.This
opportunity is with one of our most exciting business areas: Optum
- a growing part of our family of companies that make UnitedHealth
Group a Fortune 10 leader. Optum helps nearly 60 million Americans
live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their
symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the
system, finance their healthcare needs and stay on track with their
health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a
positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our
shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation &
Performance.We're focused on improving the health of our members,
enhancing our operational effectiveness and reinforcing our
reputation for high-quality health services. As an -Inpatient
Facility Medical Coder you will provide coding and coding auditing
services directly to providers. You'll play a key part in healing
the health system by making sure our high standards for
documentation processes are being met. What makes your clinical
career greater with UnitedHealth Group? You'll work within an
incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that
is learning and evolving every day. And, when you contribute,
you'll open doors for yourself that simply do not exist in any
other organization, anywhere.As a part of our continued growth, we
are searching for a new Senior Medical Coder to join our team...The
Inpatient Facility Medical Coder functions as the first line
management for the Coding Department and provides oversight for the
coding staff and operations. This includes education to the Coders,
Providers and Staff on coding and proper documentation for
Ambulatory services. Responsibilities within the department
include: coding, audits, project management, staff development,
quality management and training.This is a virtual, remote, position
that requires candidates to be highly organized, self-starters,
well-versed in technical applications. Previous success in a remote
environment is preferred. - The work schedule is flexible.
Typically, Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday with
set hours as established between manager and coder may require
weekend and/or holiday coverage to meet business needs as well as
the possibility of mandatory overtime.*All Telecommuters will be
required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter
Policy.Primary Responsibilities:
Identify appropriate assignment of
ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Codes for inpatient services provided in a
hospital setting and understand their impact on the DRG with
reference to CC/MCC, while adhering to the official coding
guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned
facility -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 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, etc.
-Participate in coding department meetings and educational events
-Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and/or missing
-You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction 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 (or
higher)Professional coder certification with credentialing from
AHIMA and/or AAPC (ROCC, CPC, COC, CPC-P, CCS) to be maintained
annually3+ recent years of Acute Care Inpatient medical coding
experience (hospital, facility, etc.) Experience working in a level
I trauma center and/or teaching hospital with a mastery of complex
procedures, major trauma ER encounters, cardiac catheterization,
interventional radiology, orthopedic and neurology cases, and
observation coding. Must have ICD-10 (CM & PCS) experience and DRG
coding experienceAbility to pass all pre-employment requirements
including, but not limited to drug screening, background check, and
codingPreferred Qualifications:
2+ years of outpatient facility
coding experienceExperience with OSHPD reportingExperience with
various encoder systems (eCAC,3M, EPIC)Ability to use a PC in a
Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel (create, edit, save,
and send spreadsheets) and EMR systemsTelecommuting Requirements:
Required to have a dedicated work
area established that is separated from other living areas and
provides information privacyAbility to keep all company sensitive
documents secure (if applicable)Must live in a location that can
receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet
connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet
serviceUnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to
report their COVID-19 vaccination status.Military & Veterans find
your next mission: We know your background and experience is
different and we like that. UnitedHealth Group values the skills,
experience and dedication that serving in the military demands. In
fact, many of the values defined in the service mirror what the
UnitedHealth Group culture holds true: Integrity, Compassion,
Relationships, Innovation and Performance. Whether you are looking
to transition from active duty to a civilian career, or are an
experienced veteran or spouse, we want to help guide your career
journey. Learn more at Learn how Teresa, a Senior Quality Analyst,
-works with -military veterans and ensures they receive the best
benefits and experience possible. -Careers with OptumInsight.
Information and technology have amazing power to transform the
Healthcare industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's
happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have
never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used
safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very
best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our
clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions.
This is where the best and the brightest work together to make
positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best
work.SMColorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary
range for Colorado residents is $20.77 - $36.88. The salary range
for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $22.93 - $40.58. Pay is based
on several factors including but not limited to education, work
experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary,
UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice
of benefits and incentivesDiversity creates a healthier atmosphere:
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative
Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status,
disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other
characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug
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