Medical Coder - Cardiology

Primary Responsibilities: Review provider documentation and medical records to assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes Abstract and code professional fee services for non-invasive cardiology procedures, including but not limited to:

• Stress testing (exercise and pharmacologic)
• Stress echocardiography
• Transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE)
• Transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE)
• Apply correct CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and modifier assignments according to coding guidelines and payer requirements
• Ensure documentation supports the procedures billed
• Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate with providers to obtain clarification when necessary
• Work coding edits, claim denials, and audit findings to support accurate reimbursement
• Maintain productivity and quality standards established by the organization
• Stay current with coding regulations, payer updates, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits, and cardiology coding guidelines
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and modifier usage
• Thorough understanding of professional fee coding principles
• Knowledge of cardiology terminology, anatomy, physiology, and non-invasive diagnostic testing
• Ability to interpret complex medical documentation and apply coding guidelines accurately
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and coding software applications
• What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
• 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

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma/GEDProfessional 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 ICD-10 and CPT coding with a focus in cardiology services 2+ years of experience with PCs in a Windows environment, including MS Excel and EMR systems

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. 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.#RPO #GREEN