Manager Coding

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Medical Coding to lead a team of professional coders and/or supervisors. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate medical coding practices, maintaining quality standards, and driving operational excellence in clinical documentation and coding processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of medical coding professionals
• Set team direction, resolve issues, and provide strategic guidance
• Adapt departmental plans to meet evolving business needs
• Influence planning and forecasting activities
• Ensure compliance with coding standards, regulations, and internal policies
• Oversee coding audits and quality assurance processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve coding accuracy and efficiency
• 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:

• Education: Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• Experience: Proven experience in medical coding and team management

Preferred Qualification:

• Certifications: Relevant coding certifications (e.g., CPC, CCS)

Core Competencies:

• Advanced proficiency in:
  • Translating medical terminology into accurate codes
  • Making independent coding determinations
  • Maintaining high-quality coding standards
  • Applying business and technical knowledge in coding practices

Values-Based Competencies

• Integrity: Act ethically and comply with all regulations
• Compassion: Focus on customer needs and improve their experience
• Relationships: Collaborate effectively and embrace diversity
• Communication: Influence, listen actively, and communicate clearly
• Innovation: Embrace change and contribute new ideas
• Performance: Make data-driven decisions and deliver high-quality results

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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