Senior Ambulatory Medical Coder Edits - Remote

AAPC; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Senior Ambulatory Medical Coder Edits to work remotely, accurately determining CPT and ICD-10 Edits for Professional Coding Services. You will ensure coding assignments are accurate according to policies and documentation in the medical record, under the direction of the Coding Operations Manager.

This is a full-time, 40-hour/week role with telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. AHIMA/AAPC credentials and 2+ years of experience, plus proficiency in CPT/ICD-10-CM

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Professional/Ambulatory coding experience across chart types.
• AHIMA/AAPC credentials and CCS, CPC, RHIA, RHIT, CIC, CPC-H/COC or similar.
• Proficiency in CPT and ICD-10-CM coding and medical terminology.
• Experience with LCD/NCD, MUE, NCCI and coding payer denials.
• Strong Excel and EMR system skills; Windows PC experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify CPT and ICD-10 Edits for Professional Services per guidelines.
• Analyze/correct CCI Edits and Medical Necessity accounts.
• Adhere to coding standards by AAPC and AHIMA.
• Maintain performance in coding quality and productivity as directed.
• Provide feedback to providers and query physicians when needed.
• Keep up-to-date coding knowledge via QM Manager and Directors.
• Participate in coding department meetings and training events.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Professional coding

CPT coding

ICD-10-CM coding

NCCI/MUE

Payer denials

EMR systems

MS Excel

Education

HS diploma

AHIMA/AAPC certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Senior Ambulatory Medical Coder Edits to work remotely, accurately determining CPT and ICD-10 Edits for Professional Coding Services. You will ensure coding assignments are accurate according to policies and documentation in the medical record, under the direction of the Coding Operations Manager.

This is a full-time, 40-hour/week role with telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. AHIMA/AAPC credentials and 2+ years of experience, plus proficiency in CPT/ICD-10-CM