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The Coding Supervisor oversees and manages the medical coding team, ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient coding of medical records while providing leadership, training, and auditing support.

Schedule: FT, 40 hours. Monday - Friday during normal business hours. Schedule to be determined upon hire.

Location: 2750 Front Street Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

If you live near Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage coding staff: Oversee daily operations of the coding department, assign work, monitor productivity, and ensure accurate coding of inpatient and outpatient records using ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS
• Training and education: Provide ongoing education to coders and clinical staff on coding updates, compliance, and best practices 
• Auditing and quality assurance: Conduct regular audits to ensure coding accuracy, compliance with regulatory guidelines, and optimal reimbursement
• Policy and procedure development: Develop, review, and implement coding policies, departmental procedures, and internal coding manuals
• Collaboration and support: Serve as a resource for other departments, resolve coding-related issues, and coordinate with management to improve workflow and operational efficiency
• Performance management: Evaluate staff performance, recommend training opportunities, and participate in hiring, onboarding, and disciplinary actions
• Reporting: Prepare departmental reports on coding productivity, compliance, and operational activities for management review
• Occasional site visits may be required when needed

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
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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 / GED
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through AAPC
• 5 years of coding experience (including training related to CPT procedural coding and ICD10 CM diagnostic coding)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of coding guidelines, compliance regulations, auditing practices, analytical and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other relevant software
• Strong communication, team building and mentoring abilities to maintain a high performing coding team

*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 salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 

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.

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