Remote Ambulatory Observations Coder (CPT/ICD-10)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Incentive programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a skilled coder to assign CPT/ICD-10 codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation from a remote location in the United States. You will apply knowledge to fix CCI and medical necessity edits and maintain up-to-date coding expertise.

You will ensure quality and productivity, provide documentation feedback, and collaborate with providers. The role demands AHIMA/AAPC credentials and 2+ years in ICD-10 and observation coding.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AHIMA or AAPC credential (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H) required.
• Minimum 2 years in Same Day Surgery and observation coding.
• 2+ years ICD-10 experience.
• Proficiency with Windows, MS Excel, and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify CPT and ICD-10 coding for outpatient Ambulatory Observation per guidelines.
• Analyze and correct CCI Edits and Medical Necessity Edits.
• Understand Medicare APC codes.
• Abstract data elements during chart review as needed.
• Adhere to coding ethics per AAPC/AHIMA.
• Maintain coding quality and productivity per Optum360.
• Provide documentation feedback and query physicians when appropriate.
• Stay up-to-date with coding knowledge and attend department meetings.
• Review charts coded, held, or missing; support coding operations.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Same Day Surgery Coding

Observation coding

ICD-10 coding

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AHIMA/AAPC credential (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CPC/CPC-H)

Tools

MS Excel

EMR systems

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a skilled coder to assign CPT/ICD-10 codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation from a remote location in the United States. You will apply knowledge to fix CCI and medical necessity edits and maintain up-to-date coding expertise.

You will ensure quality and productivity, provide documentation feedback, and collaborate with providers. The role demands AHIMA/AAPC credentials and 2+ years in ICD-10 and observation coding.