Remote Cardiology Medical Coder — CPT/ICD-10 Expert

Sacbar; Eden Prairie, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,308,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Plan

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Professional Coder with a cardiology focus to review provider records, assign CPT/ICD-10-CM codes, and ensure documentation supports billed services.

You will handle non-invasive cardiology procedures (stress tests, echocardiography) and work with payers to resolve denials while staying current with coding guidelines. This remote role offers telecommuting within the U.S. and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with professional coder certification.
• 2+ years of ICD-10 and CPT coding experience focused on cardiology.
• Strong knowledge of CPT/ICD-10-CM/HCPCS and modifiers.
• Ability to interpret medical records and apply guidelines accurately.
• Proficiency with EHRs and coding software.

Responsibilities

• Review provider documentation and medical records to assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Abstract and code professional fee services for non-invasive cardiology procedures (stress tests, echocardiography).
• Apply CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and modifiers according to guidelines and payer requirements.
• Ensure documentation supports the procedures billed.
• Identify deficiencies and obtain clarification from providers as needed.
• Work coding edits, claim denials, and audit findings to support reimbursement.

Skills

CPT coding

ICD-10-CM

HCPCS

Modifier usage

Cardiology terminology

EHR proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

AHIMA/AAPC certification (CPC-A, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CPC, COC, CPC-P, CCS)

Tools

EMR systems

MS Excel

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Professional Coder with a cardiology focus to review provider records, assign CPT/ICD-10-CM codes, and ensure documentation supports billed services.

You will handle non-invasive cardiology procedures (stress tests, echocardiography) and work with payers to resolve denials while staying current with coding guidelines. This remote role offers telecommuting within the U.S. and a comprehensive benefits package.