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Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company

Medical Coder

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company
Metro Manila / NCR
1-6 Years

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  • Posted 41 months ago

Job Description

Certified Medical Coder

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  • AHIMA or AAPC (CPC, CIC & CCS) Medical Coding Certified
  • Experienced in coding from paper charts as well as EMR
  • Understanding of ICD-9 or ICD-10 Coding in relation to HCC/Risk Adjustment Coding
  • Temporary Work at Home but must be willing to report onsite in any of our offices in Taguig, Alabang, or Quezon City as may be necessitated by the business; shuttle services available if residing within the nearby cities.
SALARY RANGE

  • Certified Medical Coder | Php28,600-Php32,500.00
WHAT WE OFFER

  • Temporary Work From Home / Hybrid Schedule
  • Pure Non-Voice Account
  • Morning Shift and Fixed Weekends Off
  • Market Total Rewards Package
  • Retirement Plan
  • Medical Plan (HMO) from Day 1 of employment
  • Dental, Medical, and Optical Reimbursements
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time-Off Benefits
  • Sick Leave Conversion
  • Tuition Fee Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Annual Performance Based Merit Increases
  • Employee Recognition
  • Training and Staff Development
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Volunteerism Opportunity
  • All Mandatory Statutory Benefits
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Adhere to and maintain required levels of performance in both Coding accuracy and productivity
  • Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-9 Codes for Physician and facility services provided in an Observation service setting, and Inpatient setting
  • Abstract additional data elements during the Chart Review process when coding, as needed
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned Client Coding specifics
  • Perform Coding duties as appropriate according to pre-determined schedules
  • Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and/or missing
  • Provide documentation feedback to Providers, as needed, and queries 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 event.

More Info

Job Type:
SJS
Industry:
Hospitals/Healthcare/Diagnostics
Role:
Medical Coder
Function:
Health Care
Employment Type:
Full time

About Company

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company

Company Profile

Are you ready to rev up your life Optum, a UnitedHealth Group family of businesses is ready for you. Our incredible global growth has been built by people with a singular focus on helping millions live healthier lives and an intense love of achievement. Our future is everywhere including our robust operations in the Philippines. We offer the global reach, resources, and can-do culture of a Fortune 5 company. It is time to learn more and start doing your life’s best work.

Careers at Optum

If you’re going to change careers, why not look for an employer that’s out to change everything If you have that kind of appetite for change, Optum is the right place for you. As part of the growing company, we’re driving innovation and change all over the world. That’s creating opportunity right here in the Philippines for people with energy, passion, and a focus on quality. We’re driven to help people live healthier lives and to help make the health care system work better for everyone. We want to make a difference and that makes this the one job opportunity that can change everything for you.

As part of UnitedHealth Group, a Fortune 5 company, Optum is a leading health services and innovation company dedicated to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Optum combines people, technology, data and action to improve the delivery, quality and efficiency of health care.

Are you in Learn more about careers at Optum: workatoptum.com

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace.

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