[Hiring] Senior Coding Quality Analyst @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.

• Serve as a flexible resource to be dispatched to coding teams experiencing high volumes or staffing shortages
• Perform accurate and timely coding of inpatient, outpatient, and/or professional services as needed
• Collaborate with team leads to identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks
• Facilitate onboarding of new coders, including system access, training schedules, and documentation review
• Provide mentorship and hands-on training to ensure coding accuracy and compliance with organizational standards
• Develop and maintain onboarding materials and best practice guides
• Lead the coding integration process during M&A activities, including system alignment and coder transition/staffing requirements
• Act as a liaison between acquired entities and internal departments to ensure a smooth transition
• Work cross-functionally with Production Coding and Revenue Cycle teams
• Provide regular updates to leadership on project status and integration progress
• Stay current with industry changes, payer updates, and coding guidelines through continuing education and professional development
• Attain and/or maintain relevant professional certifications and continuing education seminars as required
• Utilize and navigate across clinical software applications to assign medical codes or complete reviews

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent)
• Coding Certification from AAPC or AHIMA professional coding association: (CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CCS-P etc.)
• 3+ years of multi-specialty coding experience
• 2+ years knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, Modifiers & HCPCS coding classification and guidelines
• 1+ years of M&A integration experience
• 1+ years of experience in multiple EHR systems (i.e. EPIC, Cerner, Allscripts, Athena)
• 1+ years of Revenue Cycle experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology, disease process and anatomy and physiology

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
• Hourly pay for this role will range from $29 - $52 per hour based on full-time employment