Medical Coder - Orthopedic

Telecommuting* option: This role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere within the U.S., with telecommuters required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Primary Responsibilities Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital professional accounts Assigns CPT and ICD-10 codes to all orthopedic services Monitors assigned work schedules to ensure all records are charged/coded in a timely manner Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates Ability to manage significant workload, and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision All other duties as assigned Benefits 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.) Hourly pay range: $20.38 to $36.44 per hour based on full‑time employment Required Qualifications High School Diploma/GED Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CPC‑A, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CPC, COC, CPC‑P, CCS) to be maintained annually 2+ years of experience with PCs in a Windows environment, including MS Excel and EMR systems 2+ years of experience with ICD‑10 and CPT coding with a focus in orthopedics and professional E/M Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of post‑certification medical coding experience 2+ years of Outpatient Physician coding (Pro‑Fee) experience Experience with EMR systems (Epic) Telecommuting Policy All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. EEO Statement 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Health Institute