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Clinical Coder

Optum
Optum
0-3 years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 20, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences 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: Claims Auditor - Medical Coding & Fraud Prevention
Location: [Insert Location]

About Optum:
Optum is a global organization that leverages technology to deliver healthcare solutions, helping millions of people live healthier lives. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to directly improve health outcomes by connecting individuals to the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need. We are committed to advancing health equity on a global scale while fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. Join us in making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Job Overview:
In this role, you will be responsible for identifying discrepancies between medical records and billed services for complex and high-value claims. Your work will involve detecting issues such as upcoding, unbundling, duplication, and misrepresentation of services. As a claims auditor, you will prevent fraudulent and abusive claims from being processed, using your expertise in CPT/diagnosis codes, CMC guidelines, and client-specific policies. You will also identify provider aberrant behavior patterns to help ensure compliance and quality in claims processing.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Prevent the payment of potentially fraudulent or abusive claims using medical expertise and knowledge of CPT/diagnosis codes, CMC guidelines, and client/member policies.
  • Ensure adherence to state and federal compliance policies, as well as contract compliance.
  • Assist the prospective team with special projects and reporting.
  • Comply with all terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies, and directives, including potential work location shifts, team changes, and other business-related decisions.

Required Qualifications:

  • Medical degree (B.Sc. Nursing) with 1+ years of work experience in a hospital setting.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
  • Excellent analytical and comprehension skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Health Insurance and managed care experience.
  • CPC certification.
  • Claims processing experience.
  • Familiarity with US Healthcare and medical coding.
  • Medical record knowledge.

About UnitedHealth Group:
At UnitedHealth Group, we are driven by a mission to help people live healthier lives and improve the health system for everyone. We are committed to overcoming the barriers to good health faced by marginalized communities and working toward equitable care for all. We strive to mitigate our environmental impact while improving health outcomes and advancing health equity.