Risk Adjustment Coding Specialist

Opportunities with Optum in the East region. Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

  

The Coding Specialist will abstract diagnostic data and report ICD-10 codes and other information – as applicable to the project. This project requires a strong knowledge of ICD-10 – CM diagnostic coding and HCC documentation requirements.

  

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

 

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.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday between 5:00am & 7:00pm Eastern Standard Time

Required Qualifications: 

• Active certified coder certification through AHIMA or AAPC (CRC, CPC, CCS – P certs are accepted). CCA, CPC-A are not accepted
• 2+ years of experience as a certified coder
• 2+ years of experience with ICD-10-CM outpatient diagnosis coding guidelines and ability to code using an ICD – CM code book (without using an encoder)
• 1+ years of risk adjustment experience

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• EPIC experience
• Microsoft Teams Experience
• Solid clinical knowledge related to chronic illness diagnosing validations, treatment and management
• Have high-speed Internet access and home computer with a current Windows operating system, using Internet Explorer
• Personal discipline to work independently without direct supervision and commitment to meet tight guidelines
• Exemplary attention to detail and completeness

 

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

  

The hourly range for this role is $23.70 to $46.35 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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 incentives.

 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants

 

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.

 

 

Diversity 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 – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.