Role Description Using established policies and procedures, the Certified Coder translates narrative descriptions of diseases, injuries, and medical procedures into numeric or alphanumeric codes needed for billing. The Certified Coder may code all types of: - Inpatient cases - Observation cases - Outpatient cases (including clinics, ancillary services, and ambulatory surgery) - Emergency room cases The Certified Coder may also be called upon to code highly complex inpatient records based on experience and skill set, including: - Trauma cases - Burn cases - Open heart cases - Transplant cases Qualifications - Certification as a Coder - Experience in coding inpatient and outpatient cases - Knowledge of medical terminology and coding systems Requirements - Ability to work with established policies and procedures - Strong attention to detail - Ability to handle complex coding assignments Benefits - Opportunities for skill development - Career growth potential - Inclusive and equitable workplace

Role Description This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the El Paso VA Health Care System. MRTs (Coder) are skilled in classifying medical data from patient health records in the hospital setting, and/or physician-based settings, such as physician offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics, and specialty centers. - Assigns codes to documented patient care encounters (inpatient and/or outpatient) covering the full range of health care services provided by the VAMC. - Monitors ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided by the VAMC. - Assists facility staff with documentation requirements to completely and accurately reflect the patient care provided. - Utilizes the facility computer system and software applications to correctly code, abstract, record, and transmit data to the national VA database in Austin. - Monitors the status and progress of work and day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities. - Trains and works closely with professional and administrative staff to assist in the development, maintenance and usage of ICD and CPT codes. - Identifies training needs of individuals based on productivity and accuracy reports, rejects from billing, and spot checks. - Takes the initiative in one-on-one provider training to improve health record documentation for the episodes of care provided. - Educates providers through feedback, email queries, or informal meetings. Qualifications - Five years minimum experience analyzing the health record to identify all pertinent diagnoses and procedures for coding. - Five years minimum experience reading and understanding the content of the health record, terminology, and disease process/pathophysiology. - Five years minimum experience working throughout various outpatient coding genres. - Ability to work with a team to provide technical guidance, plan, organize, and coordinate activities. - Advanced knowledge of current coding classification systems for the subspecialty being assigned. - Ability to foster collaboration, guide staff growth, and maintain a positive, productive work environment. Requirements - United States Citizenship. - One year of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical coding, and the structure and format of health records. - Associate's degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in health information technology/health information management, or a related degree. - Completion of an AHIMA approved coding program or other intense coding training program. - Certification through AHIMA or AAPC. - Proficiency in spoken and written English. Benefits - Not Authorized for Relocation/Recruitment Incentives. - Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Company Description For more information on this qualification standard, please visit VA Qualification Standards .

Title: Medical Coder - Primary Care or Family Medicine Location: Albany United States Requisition number: 2339753 Job category: Medical & Clinical Operations Primary location: Albany, NY Overtime status: Non-exempt Travel: No 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'll 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 - 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 - Moderate work experience within own function - Some work is completed without established procedures - Basic tasks are completed without review by others - Supervision/guidance is required for higher level tasks 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 (or higher) - Professional CPC coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC to be maintained annually - 3+ years of experience in a Medical Coder position, specifically in Primary Care or Family Medicine Required Qualifications: - Medicine specialty experience - Profee inpatient experience *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.

Medical Coder - Same Day Surgery Location: Eden Prairie United States Job category: Medical & Clinical Operations Overtime status: Non-exempt Travel: No 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 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. This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday, normal business hours. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: - Expert knowledge in all facility outpatient coding types: Same Day Surgery - Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10 Codes, CPT and modifiers for facility services while adhering to the official coding guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility - 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 Optum - Understand the Medicare Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) codes - Query physicians and forms when appropriate - Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding systems, strong medical terminology - Knowledge of NCCI edit policies, Medicare LCD and NCD policies - 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 - 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 - Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC) to be maintained annually - 2+ years of experience with ICD-10, CPT, and modifiers - 2+ years of experience in acute surgery - Intermediate level of experience working with a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel (create and edit spreadsheets) and various EMR systems with ease - Intermediate level of attention to detail, accuracy and communication Telecommuting Requirements: - Required to have 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) - Must live in a location where there is a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service *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. 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. 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, #GREEN