Remote Senior Medical Coder | ICD-10 & HIPAA Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical Plan options

Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a medical coder for a telecommute role within the U.S. The position requires CPC or RHIT certification, a high school diploma or GED, and 2+ years of primary care coding experience. The role includes HIPAA compliance, coding policy adherence, and training physicians and staff.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for professional growth. Work-from-home flexibility is provided under the company Telecommuter Policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Completion of an AAPC approved coding certification program
• CPC or RHIT certification
• 2+ years of coding experience in a Primary Care environment

Responsibilities

• Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate commitment to superior customer service, including quality and care and concern with each internal and external customer
• Represents the Company in a professional manner, following all Company policies and procedures
• Uses, protects, and discloses patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with HIPAA standards
• Complies with all aspects of Coding and Corporate Compliance standards
• Abides by all ethical standards and adheres to official coding guidelines
• Conducts physician chart audits (includes research and presentation)
• Assists with implementation of billing policies and procedures in all centers
• Assists with formal training programs for physicians and clinical staff by determining training needs
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of coding guidelines and relevant federal regulations using current CPT-4, HCPCS II, and ICD-10 materials, the Federal Register, and other pertinent materials
• Enhances professional growth and development through in-service meetings, educational programs, conferences, etc

Skills

2+ years coding experience

Education

CPC or RHIT certification

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a medical coder for a telecommute role within the U.S. The position requires CPC or RHIT certification, a high school diploma or GED, and 2+ years of primary care coding experience. The role includes HIPAA compliance, coding policy adherence, and training physicians and staff.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for professional growth. Work-from-home flexibility is provided under the company Telecommuter Policy.