Job Responsibilities : Medical Coder – Las Vegas, NV or Telecommute
Salary : $17 per hour
Company : UnitedHealth Group
Location : Remote US
Educational requirements : High School
Primary Responsibilities :
- Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures using ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes
- Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations
- Communicate with other clinical staff regarding documentation
- Search for information in cases where the coding is complex or unusual
- Receive and review patient charts and documents for accuracy
- Review the previous day’s batch of patient notes for evaluation and coding
- Ensure that all codes are current and active
Required Qualifications:
- High school education or equivalent experience
- Associate’s Degree in Medical coding or successful completion of a certification program
- Excellent knowledge of anatomy physiology and medical terminology
- Excellent typing and 10-key speed and accuracy
- Solid oral and written communication skills
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