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Surgical Medical Coder – National Remote

Optum
Optum
2+ years
$19.86 to $38.85 per hour
10 April 16, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Surgical Medical Coder – National Remote
Location: Hackensack, NJ (Remote Option Available)
Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations
Requisition Number: 2281355


Company Overview:

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is a global healthcare organization improving outcomes by combining clinical care, technology, and data analytics. We are committed to health equity and a culture of diversity, inclusion, and innovation. Join us to help shape the future of healthcare.


Position Summary:

The Surgical Medical Coder is responsible for coding and auditing surgical procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance, and optimal reimbursement. This role plays a key part in the integrity of clinical documentation and the efficiency of claims processing. It is a remote, full-time position offering a Monday–Friday schedule.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Apply accurate diagnostic and procedure codes to outpatient hospital accounts using official coding guidelines

  • Review clinical documentation to ensure proper code assignment

  • Monitor assigned work queues for timely charge/coding completion

  • Generate coding queries for physician clarification when needed

  • Stay updated on coding changes and regulatory updates

  • Manage workload efficiently under minimal supervision while meeting established deadlines


Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED (or higher)

  • Active professional coding certification (e.g., CPC-A, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CPC, COC, CPC-P, CCS) – must be maintained annually

  • 2+ years of experience using ICD-10 and CPT coding

  • 2+ years of surgical coding experience in Plastics and/or Otolaryngology

  • 2+ years of experience with PCs, Windows, MS Excel, and EMR systems


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of post-certification medical coding experience

  • 1+ years of outpatient physician (Pro-Fee) coding experience

  • Familiarity with encoder systems (Encoder Pro, EPIC)


Work Schedule:

  • Full-time, 40 hours/week

  • Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts

  • Schedule will be coordinated with the hiring manager


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Hourly pay range: $19.86 – $38.85 (based on experience, education, certifications, and local labor market)

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Incentive and recognition programs

  • Stock purchase and 401(k) plans

  • Remote work flexibility (must adhere to Telecommuter Policy)