CVIR Medical Coder - National Remote

Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA Full Time Immediate Start
<p style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="line-height: 106%25; background: white;">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.</span><b></b></span><b><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;"><span style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: inherit;">&nbsp;</span></span></b><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;"><span style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: inherit;">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.</span><b></b></span><b><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;"><span style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: inherit;">&nbsp;</span></span></b><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;"><span style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: inherit;">Join us to start&nbsp;</span><b></b></span><b><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;"><span style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: inherit;">Caring. Connecting. Growing together.</span></span></b><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;"><span style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: inherit;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="line-height: 106%25; background: white;"><span style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; word-spacing: 0px;">&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This position is full-time (40 hours/week)&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Primary Responsibilities:</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 Codes for Interventional Radiology services&nbsp;(ex.&nbsp;diagnostic angiography/venography, angioplasty, stent, atherectomy, embolization, thrombectomy, thrombolysis, central venous access devices, epidural injections, myelography, lumbar puncture, biopsy, drainage, aspiration, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 Codes for Acute Care Facility, Ancillary, ED, Multispecialty Same Day Surgery and Observation encounters <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Reviews and codes clinical notes to ensure complete charge capture and compliance with coding guidelines<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Work in conjunction with radiology clinical team and revenue cycle teams on follow up and resolution of coding related denials and rejections, including coding edits<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Work closely with providers and internal teams to resolve coding queries and documentation issues<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Abstract additional data elements during the chart review process when coding, as needed<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Adhere to the ethical standards of coding as established by AAPC and/or AHIMA<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Stay current with coding regulations, payer guidelines and industry updates<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Adhere to and maintain required levels of performance in both coding quality and productivity as established by Optum<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participate in coding department meetings and educational events<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and / or missing<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Additional responsibilities as identified by manager<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.</span></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><br><br><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Required Qualifications:</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">High School Diploma/GED (or higher)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC, and CPC-A) to be maintained annually<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2+ years of Interventional Radiology coding experience<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2+ years of experience with outpatient facility coding experience&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2+ years of experience working with ICD-10<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to use a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel and EMR systems<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 9.0pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with various encoder systems (eCAC, 3M, EPIC)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Expert level of experience with Microsoft Excel (create, data entry, save)</span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.</span></span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The salary range for this role is $<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US">19.86</span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US">&nbsp;to $</span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US">38.85</span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US">&nbsp;per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.</span>&nbsp;</span></span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.&nbsp;</span></span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><em><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Application Deadline:&nbsp;</strong><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US">This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.</span>&nbsp;</span></span></span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center"><em><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.</span></span></span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center"><em><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and 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, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.&nbsp;</span></span></span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center"><em><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">UnitedHealth Group&nbsp;is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.</span></span></span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
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