[Work From Home] Senior Medical Coder - Remote near Minneapolis
Role Snapshot:Start Date: Immediate openings availableCompany: WorkwarpPosition: Senior Medical Coder - Remote Near Minneapolis, MNCompensation: a competitive salaryLocation: Remote  Opportunities at Optum, in strategic partnership with Allina Health. As an Optum employee, you will provide support to the Allina Health account. 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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
If you live near Minneapolis, MN, youÂll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
 Assist in determining accurate code selection, communication requests and educational information (both written and oral) to internal and external customers, to assist the department in meeting their goals
 Provide timely and consistent information regarding ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, MS-DRG's, modifiers, HCPCS and APC's coding to Allina coders so that they can assign the most accurate codes for data collection and reimbursement
 Serve as a resource for coding questions
 Recommend changes to enhance department productivity and effectiveness and maintain Allina's DNFB
 Daily problem solve
 Participate in ongoing audits
 Assist in the completion of Excellian Work queues
 Active in reviewing new staff training outcomes
 Evaluates the medical record for procedures and diagnoses documented in the medical record and accurately assigns ICD-10, MS-DRGÂs, HCPCSÂs, Modifiers, and CPT-4 codes, based on National Coding Guidelines.
 Special projects
YouÂll 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:
 One of the following certifications:
 Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
 Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
 Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
 Certified Professional Coder (CPC)  American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
 2+ years of coding experience
 Must be 18 years or older
Preferred Qualifications:
 Bachelor's degree in Health Information Administration
 Associate's or Vocational degree in Health Information Technician
 Coding experience for credentialed RHIT or RHIA
 Experience in ICD10 CM & PCS
 Epic Experience
 All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth GroupÂs Telecommuter Policy.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneÂof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomeÂdeserves 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: 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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If you live near Minneapolis, MN, youÂll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
 Assist in determining accurate code selection, communication requests and educational information (both written and oral) to internal and external customers, to assist the department in meeting their goals
 Provide timely and consistent information regarding ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, MS-DRG's, modifiers, HCPCS and APC's coding to Allina coders so that they can assign the most accurate codes for data collection and reimbursement
 Serve as a resource for coding questions
 Recommend changes to enhance department productivity and effectiveness and maintain Allina's DNFB
 Daily problem solve
 Participate in ongoing audits
 Assist in the completion of Excellian Work queues
 Active in reviewing new staff training outcomes
 Evaluates the medical record for procedures and diagnoses documented in the medical record and accurately assigns ICD-10, MS-DRGÂs, HCPCSÂs, Modifiers, and CPT-4 codes, based on National Coding Guidelines.
 Special projects
YouÂll 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:
 One of the following certifications:
 Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
 Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
 Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
 Certified Professional Coder (CPC)  American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
 2+ years of coding experience
 Must be 18 years or older
Preferred Qualifications:
 Bachelor's degree in Health Information Administration
 Associate's or Vocational degree in Health Information Technician
 Coding experience for credentialed RHIT or RHIA
 Experience in ICD10 CM & PCS
 Epic Experience
 All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth GroupÂs Telecommuter Policy.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneÂof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomeÂdeserves 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: 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.
#RPO #Yellow Apply Job! We Encourage You to Apply!Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We are looking for great people to join our friendly team.
Apply Now