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Fulltime Optum Medical Coding Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Coder - RCO Coding (Remote)

Galveston, TX ยท On-site +1

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

... the medical record. * Utilizes the encoder and/or Optum software to correctly assign all ... Remote, Monday through Friday, Full-Time Position. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives ...

Coder - RCO Coding (Remote)

Galveston, TX ยท Remote

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

... the medical record. * Utilizes the encoder and/or Optum software to correctly assign all ... Remote, Monday through Friday, Full-Time Position. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives ...

$24 - $27.25/hr

... medical record coding and patient charge related issues. This position provides education and ... OPTUM Professional Computer Assisted Coding ("pCAC"), Patient Keeper, 3M encoder, Mosaiq, Soarian ...

$24 - $27.25/hr

... medical record coding and patient charge related issues. This position provides education and ... OPTUM Professional Computer Assisted Coding ("pCAC"), Patient Keeper, 3M encoder, Mosaiq, Soarian ...

$24 - $27.25/hr

... medical record coding and patient charge related issues. This position provides education and ... OPTUM Professional Computer Assisted Coding ("pCAC"), Patient Keeper, 3M encoder, Mosaiq, Soarian ...

Senior Coding Educator

Dallas, TX ยท Remote

$27 - $30.75/hr

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected ... Provides continuing education supporting medical coders to stay updated with evolving regulations ...

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Fulltime Optum Medical Coding information

What is the difference between Fulltime Optum Medical Coding vs Medical Billing Specialist?

AspectFulltime Optum Medical CodingMedical Billing Specialist
CertificationsCertified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA)Generally no coding certifications required, focus on billing and claims processing
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, remote or onsite coding departmentsMedical offices, billing companies, remote or onsite billing departments
Job FocusAssigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses and proceduresPreparing and submitting insurance claims, managing billing processes
Industry UsageWidely used in healthcare organizations, insurance companiesCommon in healthcare practices, billing companies, insurance providers

Fulltime Optum Medical Coding involves assigning precise medical codes based on patient records, requiring coding certifications. Medical Billing Specialists focus on submitting claims and managing payments, often with less emphasis on coding certifications. Both roles are essential in healthcare revenue cycle management but differ in daily tasks and certification requirements.

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Billing and Coding (Surgical)

Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio

San Antonio, TX โ€ข On-site

$16.25 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Orthopedic sports medicine physician practice looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Certified Medical Biller and Coder (Surgical).

DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Medical Coder Responsibilities:

  • Extracts relevant information from patient records and acts as liaison with providers and other parties to clarify information
  • Examines documents for missing information; corrects information as needed
  • Assigns CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM codes
  • Performs patient chart audits and provides coding feedback and education to clinical team as needed
  • Answers questions, advises, and trains providers and staff on medical coding
  • Ensures compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines; understands the application of each code set
  • Maintains current knowledge regarding coding and diagnostic procedures
  • Works towards compliance in all aspects of coding, participates in compliance activities as requested, and conducts/participates in provider coding reviews and education, as requested

Medical Billing Responsibilities:

  • Maintains practice management system by entering accurate data, verifying and updating insurance, and claims information
  • Key/collect, post and manage patient account payments
  • Investigates rejected claims to see why denials were issued and correct claims.
  • Completes Claims Center daily tasks including charge review and claims inspector; creates and maintains custom claim edits and works the client action worklist
  • Reviews and provides RCM weekly and monthly reports including productivity and financial reports as directed and completes action steps as necessary
  • Follows HIPAA guidelines when accessing and sharing patient information
  • Maintains patient and business confidentiality
  • Provides timely and professional customer service, verify discrepancies by and resolve patient billing issues, answer questions from patients, facility staff, and third-party vendors
  • Supports additional coding, billing, and practice management projects as needed
  • Regular attendance required
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

EDUCATION:

Education: High School diploma or GED required

Experience with electronic scheduling system and electronic medical records (EMR) - required.

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - preferred

EXPERIENCE: Experience: Minimum of 1+ year experience as a medical biller/coder, surgical, orthopedics. Must be Certified Professional Coder & have ortho experience.

ABILITIES: Must demonstrate strong leadership and effective communication skills. Excellent planning, organization and managements skills. Ability to multi-task, works in a fast-paced work environment, and demonstrates team cooperation.

Job Type: Full-time - Monday through Friday. Dependable transportation required. Travel between locations may be required.

Great benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and 401K.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

  • Medical-Surgical

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: Multiple Locations


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