Medical Coder
Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company
- Quezon City, PhilippinesQuezon City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesQuezon CityMetro ManilaPhilippinesPhilippines
- Full timeFULL_TIME
Expired 2 years ago
2022-01-21T06:15:55.902865+00:00Job closed.
Job Description
About the role:
The Certified Medical Coder, supporting US Healthcare Programs, is expected to:
- 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
What We Offer:
- Market Competitive Pay Levels
- Allowances and other incentives
- Annual Performance Based Merit Increases
- Rewards and Recognition
- Medical Plan (HMO)
- Dental, Medical and Optical Reimbursements
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time-Off Benefits
- Sick Leave Conversion
- Robust Covid-19 Response Benefits for Employees
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training and staff development
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Volunteerism Opportunity
- Unlimited coffee and chocolate drinks at the pantry everyday
- Recreational areas & sleeping quarters
- Free shuttle service
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
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Coding experience of at least 1 year if graduate of non nursing course
- Coding credential (AHIMA or AAPC) - CPC and CIC only
- Experience in coding from paper charts as well as EMR
- MS Office experience (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Understanding of ICD-10 Coding in relation to DRGs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferably with working internet connection of at least 15 mbps in case of working from home. The following options are also available:
- Corporate internet subsidy for those within available and valid serviceable locations, subject to Company Policy
- Onsite work for those who are amenable to drive or commute to our office locations
Perks and Benefits
Retirement Benefit Plans
Gym Membership
Medical / Health Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Performance Bonus
Paid Bereavement/Family Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation Leave
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Medical, Prescription, Dental, or Vision Plans
Preferred Courses
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
Jobs Summary
- Job Level
- Entry Level / Junior, Apprentice
- Job Category
- Health and Medical
- Educational Requirement
- Bachelor's degree graduate
- Recruiter response to application
- Always
- Office Address
- Bldg N U P Ayala Land Technohub, Central Ave Gate, Diliman, Quezon City, 1101 Metro Manila
- Industry
- Business Process Outsourcing
- Vacancy
- 25 openings
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About Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company
Are you ready to rev up your life? Optum, a UnitedHealth Group, business 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 7 company. It is time to learn more and start doing your life’s best work. (SM)
Careers at Optum, a UnitedHealth Group company
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 UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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 7 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. With more than 189,000 people collaborating worldwide and over 14,000 employees in the Philippines, Optum combines people, technology, data and action to improve the delivery, quality and efficiency of health care.
This work takes all of your commitment, skills, passion and energy. That’s why we rely on a set of fundamental principles that are guiding our way forward. Our values of integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation and performance serve as a foundation to transform 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. © 2020 Optum Global Solutions (Philippines) Inc. All rights reserved.