Senior Medical Coder

Optum; El Segundo (CA); Remote; USD 68,770,000 - 123,213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Senior Medical Coder to join our team. The role focuses on coding and coding auditing services for providers, with HIPAA-compliant handling of PHI and adherence to official coding guidelines.

The position supports remote work from anywhere in the United States, offering competitive pay, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth within UnitedHealth Group.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate commitment to superior customer service.
• Represents the Company in a professional manner, following all Company policies and procedures.
• Uses, protects, and discloses patients’ PHI in accordance with HIPAA standards.
• Maintains current knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations using CPT-4, HCPCS II, ICD-10 materials.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

AAPC approved coding certification program

CPC or RHIT certification

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Senior Medical Coder (2389966)

Senior Medical Coder - 2389966

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best.Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary 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 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (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
• Jobs in this function provide coding and coding auditing services directly to providers. This includes the analysis and translation of medical and clinical diagnoses, procedures, injuries, or illnesses into designated numerical codes. *Employees in jobs labeled with ‘SCA’ must support a government Service Contract Act (SCA) agreement

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $24.00 to $43.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline:

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.