Title: Medical Coder - Oncology Location: Minneapolis United States Job Description: 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: - Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital professional accounts - Assigns CPT and ICD-10 codes to all services - Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged/coded in a timely matter - Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed - Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates - Ability to manage significant workload, and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision - All other duties as assigned What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include: - Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays - Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account - Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage - 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Education Reimbursement - Employee Discounts - Employee Assistance Program - Employee Referral Bonus Program - Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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 - Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CPC-A, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CPC, COC, CPC-P, CCS) to be maintained annually - 2+ years of experience with PCs in a Windows environment, including MS Excel and EMR systems - 2+ years of experience with ICD-10 and CPT coding with a focus in Oncology Preferred Qualifications: - 2+ years of post-certification medical coding experience - 2+ years of Outpatient Physician coding (Pro-Fee) experience - Experience with EMR systems (Epic) - All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.38 to $36.44 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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. 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. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #RPO #GREEN

Role Description The Team Lead, Coding is responsible for the activities and overall functions of Coding and Off Shore coding staff. - Monitor Coding workflow, compile status and work – volume reports for management - Monitoring of Off-Shore work queues - Monitoring of Off-Shore systems issues working with Systems/IT to resolve - Perform training with new Coding staff - Assist with development and maintenance of policy and procedures - Track and identify process improvement opportunities in client system clearing accounts and work queues - Field questions from account representatives and clients - Support Coding team with questions and issues - Work with Auditors to field Off-Shore coding rebuttals - Perform QA on on-shore coding staff, reporting up to Management - Interaction with new physician education and reviews along with auditor - Compile monthly QA scores of all coding staff to be reported to Management - Maintain a professional attitude - All other duties as directed by Manager - Use, protect and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards - Understand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures at all times - Limit viewing of PHI to the absolute minimum as necessary to perform assigned duties Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent required - CPC Certification - 2+ years coding/auditing experience - Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook - Ability to work well individually and in a team environment - Proficient in use of email and internet - Knowledge of office management systems and procedures - Knowledge of administrative procedures - Knowledge of healthcare administration a plus - Knowledge of EMR systems is a plus - Strong organizational and time management skills a must - Strong communication skills required - Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization - Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses - High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented - Excellent written and verbal communication skills required - Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interaction Requirements - Must possess a smart-phone or electronic device capable of downloading applications, for multifactor authentication and security purposes. Working Conditions - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear. - The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress. - The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. Med-Metrix will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, veteran status, other non-merit based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

• Codes and abstracts diagnosis and procedure information from patient medical records according to AHA ICD-10-CM/PCS coding conventions, UHDDS and CMS guidelines and regulations • Utilizes the 3M Encoder to verify and assign AHA ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignment • Maintains 95% data quality coding accuracy rate as measured through quarterly department quality reviews • Maintains daily productivity and turnaround times • Responsible for remaining up-to-date with knowledge of AHA ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS coding conventions, MS-DRG and APR-DRG principles and guidelines • Maintains a working knowledge of prospective payment systems as it relates directly to coding process • Participation in department and sectional meetings, education sessional sessions and workshops as scheduled • Maintains working knowledge of clinical documentation improvement program and functions as liaison for RN clinical documentation specialists • Demonstrates/models the Network’s core values and customer service behaviors in interactions with all customers (internal and external) • Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information.

Role Description We are looking for a motivated, experienced Profee Coder with at least 1 year of Urology coding experience to join our talented team. - Preferred experience in Surgical Urology and Gynecology Oncology coding. - Knowledge and experience with academic coding/guidelines. - Flexible hours with the ability to work your 8-hour shift between 5am-7pm (Monday-Friday). - This is a fully remote position available in specific states. - Banner Health provides equipment for remote work and team collaboration. POSITION SUMMARY: Evaluates medical records, provides clinical and surgical abstraction, and assigns appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines. CORE FUNCTIONS - Analyzes medical information from medical records and accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information. - Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes, and documents other pertinent information into electronic medical records. - Provides quality assurance for medical records, ensuring compliance with coding rules and regulations. - Compiles daily and monthly reports; tabulates data from medical records for research or analysis purposes. - Works independently under regular supervision, using specialized knowledge for accurate assignment of ICD/CPT codes. Qualifications - High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training equivalent to a two-year certification course in medical record keeping principles and practices. - Requires at least one of the following certifications: CPC, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CPC-A, RHIA, or RHIT in active status. - Six months providing professional coding services or related healthcare experience. - Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of ICD and CPT coding principles. - Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a remote setting. Requirements - Minimum 1 year recent experience in E/M Urology coding. - Surgical Urology experience preferred. - Must be currently certified through AAPC or AHIMA. Benefits - Opportunity to apply unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. - Stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Company Description Banner Health recently earned Great Place To Work® Certification™. This recognition reflects our investment in workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing, and fulfilment of our team members.