Sr Med Coder

-Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and ICD-9/10-CM, advanced medical terminologies, pharmacology
-The Medical Record Coder will code medical records in electronic formats using ICD-9-CM / ICD-10-CM for charts in dates of service over a two-year range. Monitor regulatory changes as they apply to ICD-10 coding guidelines. Serve as a resource to Medicare Advantage Coding to ensure reimbursement accuracy. Perform ongoing analysis of charts for the appropriate coding compliance. Research and resolve assigned Coding projects
– Coder is responsible for meeting and maintaining established quality coding goals as identified and updated regularly.
– Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information appropriately per HIPAA regulations and company requirements.
– HCC coding experience is also desired.
– User must have basic to intermediate competency in Microsoft excel. Users will also be required to use other Microsoft Office 2010 applications such as Outlook on a daily basis.
– High school education or equivalent experience.
– Should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in life science. Successful completion of a coding certificate program from the AAPC (CPC) or AHIMA required. Coder must be able to provide proof of current certification and coding certification identification number.
– Advanced knowledge of medical coding and billing systems and regulatory requirements.
– User must have basic to intermediate competency in Microsoft excel. Users will also be required to use other Microsoft Office 2010 applications such as Outlook on a daily basis.
Careers with Optum. Here’s the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world’s large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life’s best work.^SM

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