Remote ED Coder II — ICD-10/CPT Specialist

UnitedHealth Group; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuter policy

Comprehensive benefits

401k contributions

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Coder II to join the Health Information Management team. You will apply ICD-10-CM and CPT codes to patient health records, ensuring accuracy for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing.

The role supports telecommuting from anywhere in the United States and requires AHIMA/AAPC credentials with 2+ years of coding experience, including emergency/ancillary coding. Strong knowledge of privacy laws and coding guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of AHIMA or AAPC accredited coding program with ICD-10/CPT coursework
• Current coding credential (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H)
• 2+ years coding and abstracting experience
• 2+ years Emergency and Ancillary facility coding experience
• ICD-10 coding experience
• Proficiency in Windows and MS Word/EMR systems
• Pre-employment screening including coding assessment

Responsibilities

• Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to coding guidelines
• Review provider documentation to determine reason for visit and diagnosis codes
• Enter data into encoder and abstracting system
• Verify patient disposition and update records as needed
• Meet KPI timelines for medical record coding
• Provide documentation feedback to providers
• Follow AHIMA coding standards and official guidelines
• Assist with OSHPD corrections and charge validation
• Participate in departmental meetings and training

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

ICD-10-CM

CPT-4 knowledge

HCPCS knowledge

HIPAA knowledge

Excel basics

Verbal communication

Data analysis

Education

AHIMA/AAPC credential (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CPC)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Coding certification program (AHIMA/AAPC)

Tools

OptumCAC

Cerner

EMR systems

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Coder II to join the Health Information Management team. You will apply ICD-10-CM and CPT codes to patient health records, ensuring accuracy for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing.

The role supports telecommuting from anywhere in the United States and requires AHIMA/AAPC credentials with 2+ years of coding experience, including emergency/ancillary coding. Strong knowledge of privacy laws and coding guidelines is essential.