Outpatient Facility Medical Coder

Position Overview

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. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday during normal business hours, with occasional overtime as needed. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10 Codes, CPT and modifiers for facility services while adhering to official coding guidelines and established client guidelines.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in all facility outpatient coding types: Ancillary, Emergency, Same Day Surgery, and Observation.
• Abstract additional data elements during the chart review process when necessary.
• Adhere to the ethical coding standards established by AAPC and/or AHIMA.
• Maintain required levels of performance in both coding quality and productivity as established by Optum.
• Query physicians when appropriate.
• Keep coding knowledge up-to-date by reviewing materials and participating in department meetings and educational events.
• Perform additional responsibilities as identified by the manager.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher).
• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC), maintained annually.
• 3+ years of experience with ICD-10, CPT, facility charging, and modifiers.
• 3+ years of experience in outpatient surgery coding in a facility setting.
• Intermediate experience working with a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel and various EMR systems.
• Ability to flex and float to multiple facilities as directed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work at least one weekend day, holidays, and overtime when there is a business need.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Hourly pay ranging from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full-time employment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Opportunity to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S.
• Sign-on bonus available for external candidates only.