Medical Coder

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM- 5 PM

Location: Remote Nationwide

Primary Responsibilities: Apply understanding of relevant medical coding subject areas (e.g., diagnosis, procedural, evaluation and management, ancillary services) to assign appropriate medical codesApply understanding of basic anatomy and physiology to interpret clinical documentation and identify applicable medical codes Identify areas in clinical documentation that are unclear or incomplete and generate queries to obtain additional information Follow up with providers as necessary when responses to queries are not provided in a timely basis Utilize medical coding software programs or reference materials to identify appropriate codesApply post-query response to make final determinations Apply relevant Medical Coding Reference, Federal, State, and Professional guidelines to assign and record independent medical code determinations. Manage multiple work demands simultaneously to maintain relevant productivity and turnaround time standards for completing medical records (e.g., charts, assessments, visits, encounters) Resolve medical coding edits or denials in relation to code assignment Provide information or respond to questions from medical coding quality audits Educate and mentor others to improve medical coding quality Demonstrate basic knowledge of the impact of coding decisions on revenue cycle Other duties as assigned You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Preferred Qualifications: Epic experience Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $36.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.