Associate Medical Coder

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-9 Codes for Physician and facility services provided in a behavioral health setting
• Understanding of ICD-9 Coding in relation to CPC
• Review and maintain a record of claims, reviewed basis standard CMS guideline
• Maintain up-to-date Coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated/recommended by CMS
• Adhere to and maintains required levels of performance in both Coding accuracy and productivity
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate (10+2+3)
• Certified Coding Credential (CPC) with atleast 1 year working experience
• Knowledge of all codes sets
• Knowledge of CPT & ICD-9 Coding
• Flexible with shifts
• Proven solid critical thinking, oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with various Encoder systems (i.e., 3M, EPIC)
• Possess some knowledge of ICD-10
• Intermediate skill level with MS Office

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.