Remote Senior Medical Coder: Audits and Coding

Optum; El Segundo (CA); Remote; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

401(k) Savings Plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Disability insurance

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Medical Coder to support coding and auditing for providers across our UnitedHealth Group network. The role involves translating diagnoses and procedures into codes, ensuring HIPAA compliance and adherence to coding guidelines.

You will work to maintain up-to-date knowledge of CPT-4, HCPCS II and ICD-10 materials, participate in chart audits, and assist with billing policy implementations while supporting training for physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• AAPC approved coding certification required.
• CPC or RHIT certification preferred.
• 2+ years of coding experience in a Primary Care environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coding and auditing services for providers.
• Maintain current knowledge of CPT-4, HCPCS II and ICD-10 coding guidelines.
• Conduct physician chart audits and assist with training.

Skills

Medical coding

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma / GED

AAPC approved coding certification

CPC or RHIT

Tools

CPT-4/HCPCS II/ ICD-10

PHI handling

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Medical Coder to support coding and auditing for providers across our UnitedHealth Group network. The role involves translating diagnoses and procedures into codes, ensuring HIPAA compliance and adherence to coding guidelines.

You will work to maintain up-to-date knowledge of CPT-4, HCPCS II and ICD-10 materials, participate in chart audits, and assist with billing policy implementations while supporting training for physicians and staff.