Senior Medical Coder - Kelsey Seybold Clinics, Main Campus

UnitedHealth Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Senior Facility Coder/Biller to review medical records, assign accurate facility codes, and ensure timely claim submission. This role acts as a SME, resolves complex coding issues, manages denials, and supports reimbursement optimization.

The position oversees work queues, monitors productivity and quality, and mentors team members. The ideal candidate holds a CPC certification and 5+ years in facility coding, with EMR/EHR and MS Office experience.

Qualifications

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A or CPC) with knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
• 5+ years of facility coding and billing experience, including claim follow-up and denial management.
• Experience with EMR/EHR, billing systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of facility billing processes, claim submission, denial management, and accounts receivable follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign accurate facility diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Resolve complex coding issues and manage denial follow-up to optimize reimbursement.
• Support oversight of work queues, monitor productivity and quality, and mentor team members.

Skills

CPC-CPC-A certification

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

CPT

HCPCS

EMR/EHR experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR/EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

A Senior Facility Coder/Biller is responsible for reviewing medical records, assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes, and ensuring timely, compliant claim submission for facility services. This role serves as a subject matter expert by resolving complex coding issues, managing denial follow-up, and supporting reimbursement optimization. The Senior Facility Coder/Biller assists with overseeing work queues, monitoring productivity and quality standards, and providing guidance and mentorship to team members. Additionally, this position serves as a backup to the Coding/Billing Manager, supporting departmental operations, workflow management, reporting, and staff oversight as needed.

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 or equivalent
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A or CPC). Proficient knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines
• 5+ years of facility coding and billing experience, including claim follow-up and denial management. Proficient knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines
• Experience with EMR, EHR, billing systems, and Microsoft Office applications
• Understanding of facility billing processes, claim submission, denial management, and accounts receivable follow-up
• Understanding of facility billing processes, claim submission, denial management, and accounts Proficient knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines

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 - $43 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.