Medical Coding Jobs at Optum | M Pharm Candidates Apply Now
Are you looking for a rewarding career in healthcare operations? Join Optum, a global leader in health services, as a Medical Coding Analyst in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This role offers you the opportunity to apply your coding expertise, ensure compliance with industry standards, and make a real difference in improving health outcomes. If you are certified in medical coding and eager to grow in a diverse, innovative environment, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
About Optum
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Job Details
- Job Posting: Medical Coding Analyst
- Requisition Number: 2309359
- Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations
- Primary Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
Required Qualifications:
- Education Background: Graduate or Postgraduate in: Life Sciences, Allied Medicine (BHMS, BAMS, BPT, Dental Grads, Pharmacist, Nursing)
- Certification: Certified coder – AAPC or AHIMA – CCS or CPC or CPC-H or CCS-P
- Experience: 1+ years of experience in Acute Surgery or ED coding, Proficient in Human Anatomy, Medical Terminology, and Diagnosis coding, Proven good in English communication, Proven high analytical skills, Proven willingness and eager to learn and grow
Primary Responsibilities:
- Coding the medical record using the ICD-10 and PCS with desired accuracy as per SLA
- Know and adhere to HIPAA regulations
- Recognize, interpret, and evaluate inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in the medical data received and appropriately alert and/or query the responsible party and supervisor
- Meet quality and productivity standards and deadlines/turnaround times
- Reports a discharge disposition for all records as required and in accordance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rules and regulations
- For inpatient encounters, applies coding conventions and official coding guidelines approved by the American Hospital Association (AHA), and any other official rules and guidelines established for use with the mandated outpatient procedure code sets
- Maintains the minimum data standards for accuracy and productivity as per defined KRAs/Client SLAs
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and directives
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