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Associate Medical Coder

0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 April 8, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Associate Medical Coder


Requisition Number: 2265025

Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Company: Optum (UnitedHealth Group)

Application Link: Apply

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Company Overview:

Optum is a global organization focused on improving health outcomes through technology-enabled care. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, career development, and health equity.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assign appropriate CPT and ICD-9 codes for physician and facility services in behavioral health settings

  • Understand ICD-9 coding and its relation to CPC

  • Review claims according to CMS guidelines

  • Stay updated with CMS coding standards

  • Maintain required accuracy and productivity in coding

  • Follow company policies, employment terms, and be flexible to work changes


Required Qualifications:

  • Graduate (10+2+3 format)

  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with at least 1 year of experience

  • Proficient in all code sets including CPT & ICD-9

  • Flexible with work shifts

  • Strong critical thinking and communication skills

  • Able to work independently


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Encoder systems (e.g., 3M, EPIC)

  • Knowledge of ICD-10

  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills


Company Mission:

UnitedHealth Group aims to improve lives and healthcare systems for all, particularly focusing on removing health barriers for marginalized communities and improving health equity and environmental responsibility.