Professional Hospitalist/Intensivist Medical Coder

UnitedHealth Group; Portland (ME); Remote; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting within the U.S.

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a senior inpatient coder to assign CPT-4 and modifiers for hospital-based services. You will review charts, abstract data, and ensure compliance with AHIMA/AAPC standards while maintaining high productivity.

Proficiency in hospitalist and intensivist coding is required, with remote work flexibility across the U.S. Ideal candidates hold AHIMA or AAPC credentials and have at least five years of coding experience, including hospital settings and complex workflows.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Active AHIMA or AAPC credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H).
• Minimum 5 years of coding experience with hospitalist and intensivist emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Identify CPT-4 assignments and modifiers for inpatient hospital coding.
• Abstract data elements during chart review as needed.
• Adhere to AHIMA/AAPC ethical coding standards and Optum360 guidelines.
• Maintain coding knowledge via supervisor materials and department meetings.
• Provide documentation feedback to providers and query physicians when appropriate.
• Review charts coded and monitor records of coded/missing charts.

Skills

Coding experience

Hospitalist coding

Intensivist coding

AHIMA/AAPC credentials

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EMR systems

Billing systems

MS Excel

Job description

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify appropriate assignment of CPT-4 and modifiers for Inpatient professional services provided in a hospital setting
• Abstract additional data elements during the chart review process when coding, as needed
• Adhere to the ethical standards of coding as established by AAPC and / or AHIMA
• Adhere to and maintain required levels of performance in both coding quality and productivity as established by Optum360
• Proficiency in coding hospitalist and intensivist services based on coding guidelines
• Provide documentation feedback to providers and query physicians when appropriate
• Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated / recommended by the Coding Supervisors
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events
• Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and / or missing
• All other duties as assigned

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 Diploma/GED
• Current coding credentials from AHIMA or AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H)
• 5+ years of coding experience
• 2+ years of experience working with Hospitalist and Intensivist coding experience
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Windows environment including MS Excel and EMR systems & billing systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of ICD-10 experience
• 2+ years of inpatient professional coding experience

*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 $20.00 to $36.00 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.

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