Outpatient Medical Coder Edits - Remote Nationwide

UnitedHealth Group

Full-Time
Closes on Friday, May 31, 2024

Job Description

Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 Codes for outpatient surgery, observation, CVIR, emergency, and ancillary services while adhering to the official coding guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility Apply coding knowledge to analyze/correct CCI Edits and Medical Necessity accounts Understand the Medicare Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) codes Abstract additional data elements during the chart review process when coding, as needed 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 Optum360 Provide documentation feedback to providers, as needed, and query physicians when appropriate 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 Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and / or missing Additional responsibilities as identified by manager

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