Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER - APPRENTICE

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.

Your role is critical in allowing our members, families, facilities and health professionals to have greater confidence in the exceptional care we provide. And for you, an everyday opportunity to do your life’s best work.SM

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• AHIMA or AAPC Medical Coding Certification - CPC, CIC & CCS.

• Experience 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 needed. Shuttle services available if residing within nearby cities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Temporary Work from Home / Hybrid Schedule

• Laptop/Computer Provided by the Company

• 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

WHO WE ARE

• Optum is a part of the UnitedHealth Group, a Fortune 5 company, serving 125 million individual consumers.

• We are a diverse company with over 189,000 employees worldwide and over 14,000 employees in the Philippines.

• We are a leader in nearly every aspect of today’s healthcare landscape.

• We leverage on having the largest single proprietary network of physicians, hospitals, health facilities, and caregivers in the United States. At Optum, we believe that what makes you special can inspire your life’s best work.