[Hiring] Medical Coder @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

• Review provider documentation and medical records to assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Abstract and code professional fee services for non-invasive cardiology procedures, including but not limited to:
  • Stress testing (exercise and pharmacologic)
  • Stress echocardiography
  • Transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE)
  • Transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE)
• Apply correct CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and modifier assignments according to coding guidelines and payer requirements.
• Ensure documentation supports the procedures billed.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate with providers to obtain clarification when necessary.
• Work coding edits, claim denials, and audit findings to support accurate reimbursement.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards established by the organization.
• Stay current with coding regulations, payer updates, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits, and cardiology coding guidelines.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and modifier usage.
• Thorough understanding of professional fee coding principles.
• Knowledge of cardiology terminology, anatomy, physiology, and non-invasive diagnostic testing.
• Ability to interpret complex medical documentation and apply coding guidelines accurately.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and coding software applications.

Requirements

• 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 ICD-10 and CPT coding with a focus in cardiology services.
• 2+ years of experience with PCs in a Windows environment, including MS Excel and EMR systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with non-invasive cardiology procedures.
• 2+ years of post-certification medical coding experience.
• 2+ years of Outpatient Physician coding (Pro-Fee) experience.
• Experience with EMR systems (Epic or Cerner).

Soft Skills

• Maintain coding accuracy rate of 95% or greater.
• Meet established productivity standards.
• Demonstrate compliance with all regulatory and organizational coding requirements.

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.).