Remote Hospital Billing & Medical Coding Specialist

Sacbar; Concord, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Coder to identify and extract data from clinical documentation and assign appropriate medical codes. The role emphasizes adherence to coding rules, use of Epic EHR, and timely query management.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, 2+ years of documentation experience, and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and Epic EHR. Telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. is allowed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience documenting procedures, supplies and E/M levels.
• Microsoft Office: intermediate experience; Epic EHR: intermediate experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and code medical documentation using appropriate codes.
• Consult reference materials to ensure code applicability.
• Read coding rules and guidelines to assign codes correctly.
• Generate follow-up queries when documentation is unclear.
• Use medical coding software to identify codes and support determinations.
• Conduct medical coding audits to assess quality and accuracy.
• Educate teammates to improve coding quality.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Meet metric expectations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Coder to identify and extract data from clinical documentation and assign appropriate medical codes. The role emphasizes adherence to coding rules, use of Epic EHR, and timely query management.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, 2+ years of documentation experience, and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and Epic EHR. Telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. is allowed.