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Inpatient Medical Coder, Flexible Schedule, Telecommute - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Seattle, WA Seattle, Washington |
About this job
Inpatient Medical Coder Telecommute Openings Nationwide!
Health care isn't just changing. It's growing more complex every day. ICD10 replaces ICD9. Affordable Care adds new challenges and financial constraints. Where does it all lead? Hospitals and health care organizations continue to adapt, and we are vital part of their evolution and that's what fueled these exciting new opportunities.
Who are we? Optum360. We're a dynamic new partnership formed by Dignity Health and Optum to combine our unique expertise. As part of the growing family of UnitedHealth Group, we'll leverage our compassion, our talent, our resources and experience to bring financial clarity
and a full suite of revenue management services to health care providers nationwide.
and a full suite of revenue management services to health care providers nationwide.
If you're looking for a better place to use your passion, your ideas and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
**Flexible schedule, no Holidays**
*High Speed Internet Cable Required*
*High Speed Internet Cable Required*
The Inpatient Medical Coder accurately determines ICD-9 CM codes for all procedures/diagnoses for inpatient records and transcription. S/he ensures that all coding assignments are accurate according to coding policies and the documentation provided in the medical chart components. The medical record components may include the following: transcribed records, nursing notes and flow sheets, clinical records, face sheets, and test results as appropriate.
The Inpatient Medical Coder maintains thorough knowledge of coding policies and procedures, medical terminology/technology, and any computer software utilized by OPTUM to perform the coding services. S/he is responsible for producing various monthly reports and may provide documentation feedback to physicians under the direction of the Coding Operations Manager or Quality Management personnel.
Adheres to and maintains required levels of performance in both coding accuracy and productivity.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Identifies appropriate assignment of ICD-9 CM & ICD PCS codes for facility services provided in the inpatient settings (additional data elements may be required during the chart review process)
- Maintains a thorough understanding of assigned client coding specifics
- Performs coding duties as appropriate for each site according to pre-determined schedules
- Reviews and maintains records of charts coded, held, and/or missing
- Provides documentation feedback to providers as appropriate
- Maintains up-to-date coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated/recommended by the QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers, Director of Coding/Quality Management, among others
- Participates in coding department meetings and educational events
- Provides both monthly distribution statistics and Activity Report forms for each site coded
- Identifies promptly to appropriate supervisor questions or concerns that arise
- Communicates to supervisor and documents interactions with staff, department supervisors, and medical director for a particular site
- Participates in peer coding audits and forwards charts as requested to Quality Management for review
- Incorporates quality assurance information and feedback into coding process
- Identifies coding methods needing improvement and makes recommendations when appropriate
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- One of the following Coding credential required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CIC
- HS Diploma or GED
- A minimum of two years facility inpatient coding / DRG experience using diagnosis and procedure codes (ICD-9 CM & ICD PCS)
- MS Office experience i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook
- Familiarity with the multiple computer systems used in HIM (Encoder, EMR, Billing/CDI Systems)
- Access to high speed internet
- Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with various Encoder systems (i.e., 3M, EPIC)
- Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel
- Possess some ICD-10 training
What can YOU do with the right information? At Optum360, the possibilities and the impact are limitless. No matter what your role is at Optum360, you'll be empowered to ask more questions, develop better solutions and help make the health care system greater than ever. It's always fresh. It's always exciting. And it's never been more important.
If you're looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
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