Coder II - National Remote

$40,498 - $79,206/Yr

Optum - Gardena, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Gardena, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

As a Coder II at UnitedHealth Group, you will focus on coding medical services in compliance with established guidelines and regulations. This role requires a keen attention to detail, knowledge of medical terminology, and a commitment to confidentiality and compliance with healthcare standards. You will collaborate with team members to ensure adherence to the latest coding rules and regulations while working remotely from anywhere in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze medical records, physician notes, and other healthcare documents.
• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM codes to accurately reflect the patient's diagnosis and treatment.
• Ensure compliance with official coding guidelines and healthcare regulations.
• Maintain a minimum coding accuracy score of 95%.
• Participate in internal and external audits to ensure compliance with coding standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement corrective actions to address any identified issues.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher).
• Active AAPC CPC (Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice) Certification or AHIMA CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) Certification.
• 3+ years of experience in the healthcare industry, medical coding, and Risk Adjustment.
• 3+ years of experience with HCC Coding.
• Intermediate level of proficiency with verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate level of proficiency reading and interpreting medical coding rules and guidelines.
• Intermediate level of proficiency utilizing resources and reference materials for medical coding.
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency (MS Office-Word, Excel, Outlook).

Nice-to-haves

• AAPC CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) Certification.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices.
• High level of ethics, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Plan options
• Participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)