Remote Medical Coder - ICD-10/CPT Expert

UnitedHealth Group; Worcester (MA); Remote; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health savings account

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Coder to perform professional coding across office, outpatient, inpatient and surgical settings. This role supports accurate and compliant CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 coding to maximize revenue.

It requires CPC/CCS-P/CPC-A credentials and at least two years of physician-based coding experience. The position offers telecommuting from anywhere in the United States, with a training period and structured performance expectations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPC, CCS-P, or CPC-A certification.
• 2+ years of physician-based coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Codes a variety of medical records using CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes for office, outpatient, inpatient, surgical, hospital ancillary, nursing facility, urgent care, ambulatory surgery center and other charges for physicians and other providers of professional billing.
• Prepares, reviews, and transmits claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing.
• Contacts providers regarding inappropriate, incomplete or unclear coding; forwards unresolved questions to manager for review.
• Keeps current of governmental and other payor coding and reimbursement rules and requirements.
• Maintains productivity, quality standards and processing timelines as established by Revenue Operations Metrics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Coder to perform professional coding across office, outpatient, inpatient and surgical settings. This role supports accurate and compliant CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 coding to maximize revenue.

It requires CPC/CCS-P/CPC-A credentials and at least two years of physician-based coding experience. The position offers telecommuting from anywhere in the United States, with a training period and structured performance expectations.