Medical Coder - National Remote at UnitedHealth Group United States

Medical Coder - National Remote job at UnitedHealth Group. United States. Work Hours Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday-Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of the 8-hour shift schedules during normal business hours of 5am-5pm. Overtime may be required occasionally. During paid training, hours are 7am-3:30pm CST, Monday-Friday. Primary Responsibilities Receive assigned provider inquiries and perform a code review on both professional and facility claims Make determinations on cases after a coding review is complete Review various edits on cases and complete audit of medical records received to ensure proper editing is applied Review medical charts electronically Abstract and code diagnosis and procedures from the medical record Review and supply procedure and diagnosis codes for benefit coding requests Document requested information from the medical record Perform ongoing analysis of medical record charts for the appropriate coding compliance Required Qualifications High School Diploma / GED (or higher) Active coding certification: CPC, CPC-A, COC, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, RHIA, or RHIT 1+ years medical coding experience with CPT 1+ years medical coding experience with ICD-10 Preferred Qualifications AAPC credentials 1+ years facility-based coding experience 1+ years managed care experience Pharmacology knowledge Telecommuting Requirements Dedicated work area separated from other living areas ensuring privacy Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable) Must live in a location with UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection, or leverage existing high-speed internet service All Telecommuters must adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Compensation and Benefits Salary range $19.86 to $38.85 per hour based on full-time employment. Benefit package includes comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase plan, and 401(k) contribution. Eligibility requirements apply. Equal Employment Opportunity UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. Drug-Free Workplace Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr