About the Role This is a full‑time (40 hours per week) position Monday‑Friday, normal business hours. Occasional overtime may be required. You will have the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. while maintaining a dedicated work area, securing company documents, and ensuring a UnitedHealth Group‑approved high‑speed internet connection. All telecommuters must adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Primary Responsibilities Expert knowledge in all facility outpatient coding types: Emergency Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10 Codes, CPT and modifiers for facility services while adhering to the official coding guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility Adhere to the ethical standards of coding as established by AAPC and/or AHIMA Adhere to and maintain required levels of performance in both coding quality and productivity as established by Optum Understand the Medicare Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) codes Query physicians and forms when appropriate Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding systems, strong medical terminology Knowledge of NCCI edit policies, Medicare LCD and NCD policies Knowledge of professional ER leveling Maintain up‑to‑date coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated / recommended by the QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers, and Director of Coding / Quality Management, among others Participate in coding department meetings and educational events Additional responsibilities as identified by manager Required Qualifications High School Diploma/GED Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC) to be maintained annually 2+ years of experience with ICD-10, CPT, facility charging, and modifiers 2+ years of experience in Emergency Room coding Intermediate level of experience working with a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel (create and edit spreadsheets) and various EMR systems with ease Intermediate level of attention to detail, accuracy and communication Telecommuting Requirements Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable) Must live in a location where there is a UnitedHealth Group approved high‑speed internet connection or leverage an existing high‑speed internet service Compensation and Benefits Hourly pay ranges from $20.38 to $36.44 per hour based on full‑time employment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contributions. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Equal Employment Opportunity Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we consider 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. Application Deadline This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. The job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr