Coding Quality Analyst - Telecommute Nationwide

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us and help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)

Primary Responsibilities:

• The QM Specialist is responsible for supporting the coding manager to ensure quality coding services for Optum clients
  
• The QM Specialist will perform audits of coders and sites, including audit follow-up and education; maintain coding guidelines and chargemaster integrity; and provide input for coder evaluations
  
• The QM Specialist will work closely with the Coding Manager to prioritize tasks, follow up with sites and coders, and ensure quality and production goals are met
  
• The QM Specialist may also complete contracted audits, client education and feedback, coder education and other Optum projects as assigned
  

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
  
• 3-5 years previous coding and/or auditing experience 
  
• RHIA, RHIT or other coding credential
  
• Work independently and in a remote environment

Preferred qualifications:

• ICD-10 training

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 a vital part of their evolution. And that's what fueled these exciting new opportunities.

Optum360 is 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 all our resources to bring financial clarity 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 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, 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.

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