Coder II - National Remote

$40,498 - $79,206/Yr

UnitedHealth Group - Gardena, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Gardena, CA

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About the position

As an Episource MRA Coder II at UnitedHealthcare, you will focus on coding medical services in compliance with established guidelines and regulations. This role is essential for ensuring accurate coding that reflects patient diagnoses and treatments, while maintaining confidentiality and adherence to healthcare standards. You will collaborate with team members to stay updated on coding rules and regulations, contributing to the overall quality of healthcare services.

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

• 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.).