Medical Coder - Primary Care or Family Medicine

Overview Optum is a global organization that delivers care and technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need. Primary Responsibilities Assign accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital professional accounts. Assign CPT and ICD‑10 codes. Monitor assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged and coded in a timely manner. Generate coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed. Stay abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates. Manage a significant workload and work efficiently under pressure to meet established deadlines with minimal supervision. Maintain moderate work experience within own function and complete some tasks without established procedures. Complete basic tasks without review by others; supervision or guidance is required for higher‑level tasks. Required Qualifications High School Diploma/GED (or higher). Professional CPC coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC, to be maintained annually. 3+ years of experience in a Medical Coder position, specifically in Primary Care or Family Medicine. Preferred Qualifications Medicine specialty experience. Proficient inpatient experience. Compensation and Benefits Hourly pay range $20.38 to $36.44 based on full‑time employment. Flexible telecommuting from any U.S. location (subject to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy). Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility). Payroll compliance with all applicable minimum wage laws. *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Equal Opportunity Employer UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation