Job Description
Role: Medical Coder
Responsibilities:
- Perform medical record coding to index medical information for hospital, regional, and government statistics and accurate hospital reimbursement.
- Code inpatient and/or outpatient records daily according to set schedules within the coding unit.
- Accurately assign ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 codes in accordance with Coding Department guidelines, maintaining at least 95% accuracy in code choice and sequencing.
- Identify and abstract records consistently and accurately.
- Demonstrate time awareness by striving to meet deadlines and minimizing non-essential interruptions.
- Meet departmental productivity standards for coding and entering inpatient and/or outpatient records.
- Participate in coding meetings and education conferences to maintain coding skills and accuracy.
- Demonstrate flexibility in working additional or changing hours as needed.
- Understand how the position impacts the department and hospital.
- Build cooperative working relationships with all members of departmental and hospital staff.
- Attend conference calls as necessary to provide coding-related information.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
- Graduate
- Certified Fresher or experienced in medical coding or with relevant previous experience.
- Must be a certified coder through AAPC or AHIMA.
- Accepted certifications include CPC, CCS, CIC, and COC.
- All candidates must have current coding certifications and provide proof of certification with a valid certification identification number during the interview/Offer process.
Perks and Benefits:
- Salary: Not Disclosed by Recruiter
- Industry: Analytics / KPO / Research
- Department: Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Role Category: Healthcare & Life Sciences - Other
- Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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Optum
Careers at Optum
If you're considering a career change, Optum could be the ideal employer for you. As part of the growing UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're at the forefront of driving innovation and change globally. With a focus on quality, energy, and passion, we're dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and improving the healthcare system worldwide.
Optum, as part of UnitedHealth Group, is a leading health services and technology company committed to enhancing the delivery, quality, and efficiency of healthcare. With over 115,000 employees worldwide, Optum combines people, technology, data, and action to achieve its mission.
Values: Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation, Performance
Learn more about your future at Optum: workatoptum.com
Diversity Statement: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
