Medical Coder - Oncology

Primary Responsibilities

• Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital professional accounts
• Assigns CPT and ICD-10 codes to all services
• Maintains work queues to ensure all records are charged/coded in a timely manner
• Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed
• Stays updated on coding conventions and coding updates
• Manages significant workload and works efficiently under pressure, meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CPC-A, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CPC, COC, CPC-P, CCS) to be maintained annually
• 2+ years of experience with PCs in a Windows environment, including MS Excel and EMR systems
• 2+ years of experience with ICD-10 and CPT coding with a focus in Oncology

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-certification medical coding experience
• 2+ years of Outpatient Physician coding (Pro-Fee) experience
• Experience with EMR systems (Epic)

What are the Reasons to Consider Working for UnitedHealth Group?

Competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.

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.)