Ambulatory Observations (SDS) Certified Medical Coder | Wayzata, MN

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. This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday to Friday.

Employees are required to have flexibility to work our business hours and will have the opportunity to choose between Tuesday Saturday or Sunday Thursday (1 weekend day is required). It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional weekends and overtime. You ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U. S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities: Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 Codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation services while adhering to the official coding guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility Apply coding knowledge to analyze/correct CCI Edits and Medical Necessity Edits Understand the Medicare Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) codes Abstract additional data elements during the chart review process when coding, as needed Adhere to the ethical standards of coding as established by AAPC and/or AHIMA Adhere to and maintain required levels of performance in both coding quality and productivity as established by Optum360 Provide documentation

feedback to providers, as needed, and query physicians when appropriate Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated / recommended by the QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers, and Director of Coding / Quality Management, among others Participate in coding department meetings and educational events Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and / or missing Additional responsibilities as identified by manager 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 2+ years of Outpatient Facility coding experience ICD-10 experience Ability to use a PC in a Windows environment, including MS Excel and EMR systems Telecommuting Requirements: Access to a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable) Reside in a location that can receive a United Health Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to United Health Group s Telecommuter Policy.

PLEASE NOTE The sign on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a United Health Group, United Healthcare or related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis (" Internal Candidates" ) are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus. California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $39,100 to $76,500 per year.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, United Health 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 United Health Group, you ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. At United Health 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, interactionuality, 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. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

United Health Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #RPO, #RED Associated topics: account, bill, biller, cbo, clinical documentation specialist, coder, collector, medical coding, medical transcriptionist, receivable