Remote Coding Operations Support Analyst

UnitedHealth Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group offers a National Remote coding opportunity, enabling telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. The role requires AHIMA or AAPC credentials and 3+ years in acute care or related coding environments, with strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.

You will review and resolve coding inquiries, ensure proper reimbursement, and participate in ongoing coding education, with a standard 8:00 am–5:00 pm schedule and potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active coding credentials through AHIMA or AAPC (CCS/CIC/CPC/COC/CPC-P/RHIT/RHIA or equivalent).
• Experience in acute care hospital, outpatient, or professional-fee coding environments is required.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and medical necessity guidelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and encoder software.

Responsibilities

• Review and resolve charge inquiries for accuracy and compliance.
• Review SUR and Medical Necessity held accounts to support accurate claims processing and reimbursement.
• Assign and validate ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and modifiers for outpatient and hospital-based services.
• Identify coding opportunities, documentation deficiencies, and reimbursement-impacting issues.
• Prepare and provide feedback on documentation when clarification is needed.
• Support coding education, training, and departmental meetings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

AHIMA or AAPC credentials

Tools

3M/HDM encoder

EMR systems

Job description

UnitedHealth Group offers a National Remote coding opportunity, enabling telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. The role requires AHIMA or AAPC credentials and 3+ years in acute care or related coding environments, with strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.

You will review and resolve coding inquiries, ensure proper reimbursement, and participate in ongoing coding education, with a standard 8:00 am–5:00 pm schedule and potential overtime as needed.