Medical Coding Jobs For Life Sciences at Optum – Apply Online
Are you ready to build a meaningful career in healthcare coding? At Optum, a global leader in health technology services, you can make a real difference by accurately coding emergency department services that impact patient outcomes worldwide. Join a team committed to diversity, growth, and health equity, where your expertise in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS will be valued and nurtured.
About Optum:
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. Your work 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. Make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity globally.
Responsibilities:
Under direct supervision, the ED Coder is responsible for accurately coding professional services (diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers) from medical records in a hospital/clinic setting. This includes analyzing the medical record and assigning ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes with appropriate modifiers.
Medical coding is performed following:
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ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
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CPT guidelines for reporting professional and surgical services
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CMS updates
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Coding Clinic articles published by the American Hospital Association
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HCPCS code book for supplies and equipment
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NCCI Edits
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Client Coding Guidelines
Primary Responsibilities Include:
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Verifying and abstracting all relevant data from medical records to assign appropriate codes in Urgent Care Centres and ED settings
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Coding 12 charts per hour while meeting quality standards
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Tracking and implementing updates from AMA, AHA, and CMS
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Reviewing medical records and adding/modifying CPT codes for minor surgical procedures, vaccines, and lab tests
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Extracting and coding various screening CPT and PQRS codes
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Checking NCCI edits and LCD/NCD coverage determinations and modifying codes and modifiers accordingly
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Contributing to team productivity and quality improvement
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Organizing and prioritizing work to ensure timely coding and resolution of edits
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Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA policies and security protocols
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Complying with company policies, including work location flexibility and shift changes
Required Qualifications:
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Life Science or Allied Medicine Graduates with certification from AAPC or AHIMA
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2+ years of experience in multispecialty Evaluation & Management coding
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Hands-on experience in the Emergency Department and Critical Care coding
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Strong knowledge of Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy & Physiology
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Proficient in determining EM levels based on MDM and applying modifiers using NCCI and CPT guidelines
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Expertise in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines
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