Remote Ambulatory Observation Coder (CPT/ICD-10)

Unitedhealthcare; Minnetonka (MN); Remote; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a remote Medical Coder to identify CPT and ICD-10 codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation services, following official guidelines and client coding rules. The role offers remote work within the United States and a pay range of $20.00–$36.00 per hour for full-time work.

Responsibilities include applying coding knowledge to CCI edits, understanding APC codes, documenting and querying physicians as needed, and maintaining high-quality, productive coding.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AHIMA/AAPC credentials required.
• 2+ years of Same Day Surgery and observation coding experience.
• 2+ years of ICD-10 experience.
• Proficiency with Windows, MS Excel, and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify CPT and ICD-10 codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation per guidelines.
• Apply coding knowledge to analyze/correct CCI Edits and Medical Necessity Edits.
• Understand Medicare Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) codes.
• Abstract additional data elements during chart review when coding.
• Adhere to coding ethics per AAPC and AHIMA.
• Maintain coding quality and productivity as directed by supervisor.
• Provide documentation feedback and query physicians as needed.
• Stay current with QM materials and participate in meetings.
• Review and maintain records of charts coded and pending.

Skills

Ambulatory Observation coding

Same Day Surgery coding

ICD-10 coding

Coding standards

Documentation feedback

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Tools

MS Excel

EMR systems

Windows environment

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a remote Medical Coder to identify CPT and ICD-10 codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation services, following official guidelines and client coding rules. The role offers remote work within the United States and a pay range of $20.00–$36.00 per hour for full-time work.

Responsibilities include applying coding knowledge to CCI edits, understanding APC codes, documenting and querying physicians as needed, and maintaining high-quality, productive coding.