Medical Coder Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certified medical coder through AHIMA or AAPC
• 5+ years of professional medical coding experience; multi-specialty professional practice experience preferred
• 1+ years of experience in ICD 10 coding / HCC
• 1+ years of knowledge of medical terminology, disease process and anatomy and physiology
• Ability to work between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00pm EST
• Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) and the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

Nice To Haves

• Coding CPT and CPT II codes
• EPIC experience
• Working knowledge of reimbursement methodologies, including fee-for-service, Medicare, and commercial payer structures
• Demonstrated understanding of compliance standards, including CMS guidelines and OIG expectations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate with your work team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret patient medical records, including provider documentation, diagnostic results, and operative reports, to assign accurate and compliant diagnosis and procedure codes
• Apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding conventions and official guidelines (AAPC, AHIMA, CMS, and payer-specific policies)
• Ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations, including Medicare and commercial payer requirements
• Validate that documentation supports code selection and identify inconsistencies, errors, or missing elements requiring clarification
• Initiate and track provider queries in accordance with compliant query practices to resolve documentation deficiencies
• Support revenue cycle operations by ensuring appropriate code assignments to facilitate accurate billing and reimbursement
• Perform retrospective and prospective coding audits and participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Analyze coding trends, denial patterns, and audit findings to identify opportunities for education and process improvement
• Maintain current knowledge of coding updates, regulatory changes, payer policies, and industry standards
• Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and organizational policies for patient confidentiality and data security
• Performs other duties as assigned

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.)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution