Junior Medical Coder

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities: Review and analyze patient medical records for accurate code assignment Ensure adherence to coding guidelines and regulatory requirements Learn to use medical coding software Apply understanding of anatomy and physiology to interpret clinical documentation and identify applicable medical codes Stay updated on industry changes and attend relevant training sessions Ensure confidentiality and security of all patient information Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so #NTRQ Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree or masters degree, from a medical science backdrop or anything relevant Life Science or Bioscience, Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing or Medicine Allied Health Good knowledge in medical terminology basics Good knowledge in Anatomy physiology basics Well-versed with ICD-10 guidelines and their implementation Proficient in reviewing medical records and determining the accuracy and completeness of the document Preferred Qualifications: AAPC/AHIMA Certification Risk Adjustment coding experience At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. 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.