Title: Coder Senior/UKHC Location: Lexington United States Job Description: Requisition NumberRE53981 Working Title Coder Senior Department NameH4021: Revenue Management - Coding & Documentation Work LocationLexington, KY Grade Level08 Salary Range$19.00-30.09/hour Type of PositionStaff Position Time StatusFull-Time Required Education AA Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Physical Requirements Sitting at a computer for extended periods of time. On occasion, may lift objects up to 50 lbs. Shift Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. Other days/times as needed by department. This is a Remote Position. Job Summary The Coding area of the Integrated Business Unit will provide standardization, quality, expertise and customer service focus to Departments they service. Cross training and coverage will allow workflow to continue even during absences. This is a Remote Position. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Attention to detail, accuracy, CPT and ICD-10 knowledge, knowledge of coding and billing software, HIPAA, and regulatory compliance and time management skills. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?No Preferred Education/Experience Associates degree at least 3 years experience in medical coding. Deadline to Apply04/16/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). - * Do you currently possess at least one of the following certifications: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT); Certified Professional Coder (CPC); Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A); Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); and/or Certified Coding Associate (CCA)? - Yes - No - * Please indicate your years of paid work experience with medical coding and billing. - None - More than 0, up through 2 years - More than 2 years, up through 3 years - More than 3 years, up through 5 years - More than 5 years - * Please describe an example of an instance in which you demonstrated excellent team-member behavior, including the situation and your specific actions. (Open Ended Question) - * Please describe in detail your billing and coding experience noting specific specialties. (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents - Resume - Cover Letter

• Performs Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases coding through abstraction of the medical record. • Trains physicians and other staff regarding documentation, billing and coding. • Performs various administrative and clerical duties to support the role’s core function. • Ensures charges are captured by performing various reconciliations.

• Track and manage accounts receivable, ensuring aging amounts remain within targeted levels. • Regularly check the status of submitted claims to ensure timely processing and payment. • Resubmit claims for appeal as necessary, working to resolve any issues that may delay payment. • Prepare and send out patient statements in a timely and accurate manner. • Conduct patient collection phone calls, professionally addressing outstanding balances and negotiating payment arrangements. • Respond to patient phone inquiries regarding their accounts, providing clear and helpful information. • Accept phone payments from patients, ensuring accurate processing and record-keeping. • Monitor Denial Trends and provide timely and accurate resolutions. • Handle complex denials and appeals. • Utilize different collection strategies to achieve optimum reimbursement on delinquent accounts. • Follow team and/or clients proper procedures, policies, and methodologies as instructed. • Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We’re focused on improving the health of our members, enhancing our operational effectiveness, and reinforcing our reputation for high-quality health services. As a Medical Coder, you will provide coding and coding auditing services directly to providers. You'll play a key part in healing the health system by making sure our high standards for documentation processes are being met. As a part of our continued growth, we are searching for a new Medical Coder to join our team. Delivering quality care starts with ensuring our processes and documentation standards are being met and kept at the highest level possible. This means working behind the scenes ensuring a member-centric approach to care. Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of clinical coding in various departments, validating the information in the databases for outcome management and specialty registries, across the entire integrated healthcare system. The purpose of this position is to apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information records for data retrieval, analysis and claims processing. Hours: This position is full - time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts 5 days a week. You will work with manager on your schedule. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 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 Nephrology services - Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged/coded in a timely matter - Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed - Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates - Ability to manage significant workload, and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. 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 - 2+ years of experience with Gastro coding Preferred Qualifications: - 2+ years of post-certification medical coding experience - 1+ years of Outpatient Physician coding (Pro-Fee) experience - Experience with various encoder systems (Encoder Pro, EPIC) *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.38 to $36.44 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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 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. 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