Telecommuter Clinical Coding Editor - Coding Certification Required
UnitedHealth Group (Central/Des Moines, Iowa)

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UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health. Ingenix delivers Intelligence for Health Care. A UnitedHealth Group company, Ingenix unites the brightest minds to transform organizations and improve health care through information and technology. We serve a diverse customer base within the health care community, including health care payers, providers, employers, pharmaceutical companies, consumers, workers’ compensation and auto liability insurers, and government agencies. Bring us your coding and writing talents. We are seeking a Clinical Coding Editor to bring strong coding, billing and reimbursement knowledge as well as strategic vision and customer service support to our dynamic team. This is a highly visible position in which the chosen applicant will be recognized as a subject matter expert (SME). If you are interested in a challenging role that offers flexible hours, along with all of the personal and professional rewards that come with working for a Fortune 50 company, we invite you to apply. Please note: Candidates may work from home or from one of the following offices:  Salt Lake City, Utah; Reston, Virginia; Nashville, Tennessee; Hartford, Connecticut; Des Moines, Iowa; Baltimore, Maryland; Eden Prairie, Minnesota; Cary, North Carolina or Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Primary Responsibilities:Ensuring that information presented in print products (payment guides, desk references, tool kits, code books, etc.) sold to customers is correct as related to coding, billing and reimbursement guidelinesConducting standard and Internet-based research to understand coding, billing and reimbursement issuesInterpreting ICD-9-CM and CPT coding conventions and revisions and working with CMS regulationsDeveloping content for print and eProductsCollaborating with other staff members to identify opportunities to grow product lines and develop, position and market new productsWorking with editorial staff to answer questions on content and ensure that written materials are accurate and that copyediting meets standards Qualifications:Certification in the coding systems through AHIMA (CCS) or AAPC (CPC); or AHIMA credentials (RHIA or RHIT) 3-5 years experience in physician’s office or hospital coding  are required  Proven writing skills must provide examples A demonstrated ability to conduct group presentations Strong computer skills Ideal candidates will also have:Prior management experience in a hospital health information or patient financial services department Experience as the manager of a physician group Experience overseeing a quality or compliance program, or serving as a compliance officer for a hospital or physician's group UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits to full-time and part-time employees, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:  equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.  Keywords: technical writer, technical editor, desk references, tool kits, billing, reimbursement, coding systems, coding, AHIMA, CCS, AAPC, CPC, AHIMA, RHIA, RHIT, manager of health information, health information manager, health information management, health information, coding supervisor, healthcare consultant, consulting, consultant, publishing