Medical Coder

Overview

At United Healthcare, we are simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do impacts the lives of millions of people. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The key challenge of this role centers around the ability to work quickly, accurately, and independently. You will be challenged with daily production goals as well as maintaining a high accuracy rate to achieve quality goals. Extensive use of electronic medical records in an ICD-10 environment is required.

Hours
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This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Flexibility is required to work any 8-hour shift within our normal business hours of 5am - 5pm.

We offer 2-3 weeks of paid training. Training hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm CST, Monday - Friday.

You will have the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere in the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

• Receive assigned provider inquiries and perform a code review on both professional and facility claims
• Make determinations on cases after a coding review is complete
• Review various edits on cases and complete audit of medical records received to ensure proper editing is applied
• Review medical charts electronically
• Abstract and code diagnosis and procedures from the medical record
• Review and supply procedure and diagnosis codes for benefit coding requests
• Document requested information from the medical record
• Perform ongoing analysis of medical record charts for the appropriate coding compliance

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• Active coding certification to include one of the following: CPC, CPC-A, COC, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, RHIA or RHIT
• 1+ years of medical coding experience with CPT
• 1+ years of medical coding experience with ICD-10

• AAPC credentials
• 1+ years of facility-based coding experience
• 1+ years of managed care experience
• Pharmacology knowledge

• Dedicated work area separated from living areas and provides information privacy
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Must live in a location with United Health Group approved high-speed internet or have existing high-speed internet service

All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. In addition to salary, benefits include a comprehensive package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (benefits subject to eligibility). The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.38 to $36.44 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Final date to receive applications:
This posting will be visible for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool is collected. It may be removed earlier due to application volume.

At United Health Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, location, or income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

United Health Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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