Join UnitedHealthcareAt UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.The key challenge of this role centers around your ability to work quickly, accurately, and independently. You'll be challenged with daily production goals as well as maintaining a high accuracy rate to achieve your quality goals. Extensive use of electronic medical records in an ICD-10 environment is also required.Hours: This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 5am - 5pm.We offer 2-3 weeks of paid training. The hours during training will be 7am to 3:30 pm CST, Monday - Friday.You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary ResponsibilitiesReceive assigned provider inquiries and perform a code review on both professional and facility claimsMake determinations on cases after a coding review is completeReview various edits on cases and complete audit of medical records received to ensure proper editing is appliedReview medical charts electronicallyAbstract and code diagnosis and procedures from the medical recordReview and supply procedure and diagnosis codes for benefit coding requestsDocument requested information from the medical recordPerform ongoing analysis of medical record charts for the appropriate coding complianceYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma / GEDActive coding certification to include one of the following: CPC, CPC-A, COC, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, RHIA or RHIT1+ years of medical coding experience with CPT1+ years of medical coding experience with ICD-10Preferred QualificationsAAPC credentials1+ years of facility-based coding experience1+ years of managed care experiencePharmacology knowledgeTelecommuting RequirementsRequired to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacyAbility to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter PolicyPay 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). 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 a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.