Pro-Fee Medical Coder

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best.--Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and--your life's best work.SM--
Experienced E&M Professional Coder is responsible for daily coding, denial management, charge hold, RAI resolution and abstraction.-- The coder is responsible for escalation of coding questions and request for coding guidance to the Coding Coordinator and/or Supervisor.-- Participate in internal QA audits and provide feedback in the compliance QA process.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:----

• Provide coding and abstraction of physician or professional records
  
• Provide communications to Coordinator, Supervisors and Managers
  
• Complete RAI's, denials, charge hold reports, and coding edits
  
• Assist on special coding projects as assigned
  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.Required Qualifications:----
  
  • High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
    
  • Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (ROCC, CPC, COC, CPC-P, CCS) to be maintained annually
    
  • 1+ year of production coding experience with both quality and productivity requirements
    
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office products
    Preferred Qualifications:----
    
    • Lead Coder or supervisory experience
      Soft Skills:
      
      • Good communication skills
        *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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        California, Colorado, Nevada,--Connecticut,--New York, New Jersey,--Rhode Island or--Washington Residents Only:--The hourly range for--California, Colorado, Nevada,--Connecticut,--New York, New Jersey,--Rhode Island or--Washington--residents is $18.80 to $36.78.--Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.--
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        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.
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        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.
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        #RPO, #RED

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