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.

Primary Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities post training:
Coding the medical record using the ICD-10 and PCS with desired accuracy as per SLA
Know and adhere to HIPAA regulations
Recognize, interpret and evaluate inconsistencies, discrepancies and inaccuracies in the medical data received and appropriately alert and/or query the responsible party and supervisor
Meet quality and productivity standards and deadlines/turnaround times




Reports a discharge disposition for all records as required and in accordance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rules and regulations
For inpatient encounters, applies coding conventions and official coding guidelines approved by the American Hospital Association (AHA), and any other official rules and guidelines established for use with the mandated outpatient procedure code sets
Maintains the minimum data standards for accuracy and productivity as per defined KRAs/ Client SLAs
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 regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work setting, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, var

📌 Associate MedIcal Coder (Hyderabad)
🏢 Optum India
📍 Hyderabad