Medical Coding Analyst Job in Hyderabad at UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is hiring for the role of Medical Coding Analyst!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Be able to implement all the updates of AMA guidelines, AHA guidelines, and CMS guidelines
• Be able to review and analyze medical records and add/modify CPT codes for minor surgical procedures, vaccines, and laboratory CPT codes as per documentation
• Be able to extract and code various screening CPT codes and HCPCS codes from the documentation
• Be able to check NCCI edits and LCD & NCD coverage determinations and modify ICD-10-CM codes, CPT codes, and modifiers accordingly
• Be an ideal team player who can work in a large group and provide inputs to the team for betterment of the team in terms of quality and productivity
• Under general supervision, organizes and prioritizes all work to ensure that records are coded, and edits are resolved in a timeframe that will assure compliance with regulatory and client guidelines
• Adherence with confidentiality and maintains security of systems
• Compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures for confidentiality of all patient records
• 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

Requirements:

• Graduate
• Certified coder through AAPC or AHIMA
• Certifications accepted include CPC, CCS, CIC and COC – Anyone
• Current coding certifications and must provide proof of certification with valid certification identification number during interview or Offer process
• Sound knowledge in Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Knowledge of security of systems and associated policies and procedures for maintaining the security of the data contained within the systems
• Proficient in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines