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Associate Medical Coder

1-2 years

Noida

1 vacancy

Associate Medical Coder

Optum

posted 5d ago

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Flexible timing

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-9 Codes for Physician and facility services provided in a behavioral health setting
  • Understanding of ICD-9 Coding in relation to CPC
  • Review and maintain a record of claims, reviewed basis standard CMS guideline
  • Maintain up-to-date Coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated/recommended by CMS
  • Adhere to and maintains required levels of performance in both Coding accuracy and productivity
  • Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
  • Graduate (10+2+3)
  • Certified Coding Credential (CPC) with atleast 1 year working experience
  • Knowledge of all codes sets
  • Knowledge of CPT ICD-9 Coding
  • Flexible with shifts
  • Proven solid critical thinking, oral and written communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with various Encoder systems (i. e. , 3M, EPIC)
  • Possess some knowledge of ICD-10
  • Intermediate skill level with MS Office

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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    Worst work life balance, Mental pressure, as per company policy its Saturday and Sunday fixed off but Team lead insist to work on weekends too..... management is removing all the benefits which we usually getting before and making so much complicated in work nowadays. many employees are still resigning and still counts goes on...

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    Associate Medical Coder salary at Optum

    reported by 58 employees
    ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
    17% more than the average Associate Medical Coder Salary in India
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    What Optum employees are saying about work life

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    Flexible timing
    Monday to Friday
    No travel
    Night Shift
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