Professional Hospitalist/Intensivist Medical Coder

UnitedHealth Group; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a senior medical coder to identify CPT-4 assignments for inpatient hospital services and to abstract data elements during chart reviews. The role requires AHIMA/AAPC credentials and 5+ years of coding experience, including hospitalist/intensivist coding.

You will work remotely from anywhere in the U.S., with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and productivity, and you will participate in ongoing coding education and department meetings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current AHIMA or AAPC credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H).
• 5+ years of coding experience; 2+ years in Hospitalist and Intensivist coding.
• Proficiency with Windows, MS Excel, EMR and billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify assignment of CPT-4 and modifiers for Inpatient professional services.
• Abstract data elements during chart review when coding.
• Adhere to coding ethics per AAPC/AHIMA standards.
• Maintain performance in coding quality and productivity as per Optum360.

Skills

Medical coding

Data accuracy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AHIMA or AAPC credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H)

Tools

MS Excel

EMR systems

Billing systems

Job description

Join Optum Insight

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.

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.