Medical Coder Job at Optum Chennai | BSc Life Science Graduates Apply Now
Optum, a global leader in healthcare innovation, is seeking a certified Medical Coder – MCC to join its clinical operations team in Chennai. This role involves evaluating medical records and ensuring accurate coding of chronic medical conditions using HCCs and risk adjustment methodologies. If you are AAPC or AHIMA certified and passionate about health equity and clinical documentation, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.
Optum helps 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. 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.
Job Title: Medical Coder – MCC
Requisition Number: 2287862
Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations
Primary Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
Primary Responsibilities:
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- The coder will evaluate medical records to verify the plan of care for chronic medical conditions.
- The coder will perform accurate and timely coding review and validation of Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) and Diagnoses through medical records.
- Apply understanding of anatomy and physiology to interpret clinical documentation and identify applicable medical codes.
Required Qualifications:
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- Any graduate experience.
- Graduates in Medical, Paramedical, or Life Science disciplines are preferred.
- AAPC/AHIMA Certification is mandatory (CRC is most preferred, followed by CPC, CIC, or COC) or AHIMA-CCS certified.
About UnitedHealth Group:
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.
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