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Acute Ancillary Medical Coder

Optum
Optum
2+ years
$16.88 – $33.22
10 April 14, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote 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:

Acute Ancillary Medical Coder – National Remote

Company:

Optum (UnitedHealth Group)

Requisition Number:

2278797

Job Category:

Medical & Clinical Operations

Location:

Minnetonka, MN, US (Remote considered – National Remote)

Work Type:

Full-time, Remote


Work Schedule:

  • 40 hours per week

  • Flexible shift options: Tuesday – Saturday or Sunday – Thursday

  • One weekend day required


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assign appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes for outpatient ancillary services

  • Analyze and correct CCI and Medical Necessity Edits

  • Understand Medicare APC codes and abstract additional data when needed

  • Ensure coding quality and productivity standards are met

  • Provide documentation feedback and physician queries as necessary

  • Stay current with industry updates and internal coding resources

  • Participate in departmental meetings and maintain record of coded/missing charts

  • Support additional responsibilities as assigned


Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma / GED (or higher)

  • Professional coding certification from AHIMA and/or AAPC (e.g., CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-A)

  • 2+ years of outpatient facility coding experience

  • 2+ years of ICD-10 coding experience

  • Proficient with PC and Windows environment, including EMR systems

  • Ability to work the specified 40-hour weekly schedule with 1 weekend day


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with encoder systems: eCAC, 3M, EPIC

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel

  • Experience with OSHPD reporting


Telecommuting Requirements:

  • Dedicated, private work area

  • Secure handling of sensitive documents

  • High-speed internet (UHG-approved or existing high-speed service)


Compensation:

  • Hourly wage: $16.88 – $33.22 (based on experience and qualifications)

  • Benefits include:

    • Comprehensive benefits package

    • Incentive and recognition programs

    • Equity stock purchase

    • 401(k) contributions

    • Eligibility-dependent incentives


Company Statement:

Optum is part of UnitedHealth Group, a global organization committed to advancing health equity and improving lives through innovation, diversity, and inclusion. Veterans and military families are encouraged to apply. UHG is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.