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Medical Coder - US Telecommute
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Hartford, CT Hartford, Connecticut |
About this job
Position Description:
Energize your career with one of Healthcare's fastest growing
companies.
You dream of a great career with a great company - where you can
make an impact and help people. We dream of giving you the opportunity to
do just this. And with the incredible growth of our business, it's a
dream that definitely can come true. Already one of the world's leading
Healthcare companies, UnitedHealth Group is restlessly pursuing new ways to operate
our Service Centers, improve our Service levels and help people lead healthier
lives. We live for the opportunity to make a difference and right now, we are
living it up.
This opportunity is with one of our most exciting business areas:
Optum - a growing part of our family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group
a Fortune 14 leader.
Optum helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the
fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions, and treatments;
helping them to navigate the system, finance their Healthcare needs, and stay
on track with their Health goals. No other business touches so many lives in
such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared
values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation, and Performance.
The Medical Coder will code medical records in electronic formats using
ICD-9-CM for charts in dates of service over a two-year range. Monitor
regulatory changes as they apply to ICD-9 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. Coders are expected to meet and maintain quality and productivity standards.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Research and resolution of coding projects as assigned.
- Perform ongoing analysis of medical record charts for the appropriate
coding compliance. - Coder is responsible for meeting daily production goal.
- Coder is responsible for meeting a quality accuracy rate goal.
- Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information relating to
Coding and Compliance. - Excellent organization and problem-solving skills required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills required.
- Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential
information appropriately per HIPAA regulations and company requirements. - Advanced knowledge of medical coding and billing systems and regulatory
requirements. - Advanced knowledge of auditing concepts and principles.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Professional Coding experience.
- Must have one of the following Coding Certifications: CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, RHIA or RHIT.
- Previous experience working with Microsoft Office products.
- Knowledge of Coding Guidelines.
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree.
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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