Senior Medical Coder - National Remote - 2291503

UnitedHealth Group; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a coding specialist to improve health outcomes. The role includes conducting audits, maintaining coding standards, and assisting with training in a rewarding environment that offers comprehensive benefits and telecommuting options.

Benefits

Paid Time Off plus 8 Paid Holidays

Medical Plan options

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician chart audits including research and presentation.
• Assist with implementation of billing policies and procedures.
• Provide coding and coding auditing services directly to providers.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Ethical Standards

Education

High School Diploma / GED or higher

Completion of an AAPC approved coding certification program

CPC or RHIT certification

Job description

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.)
• More information can be downloaded at:http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

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 (or higher)
• 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
• HCC coder experience

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

The salary range for this role is $23.70to $46.35per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

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

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