Remote Ancillary Medical Coder (ICD-10/CPT)

NHSHP; Eden Prairie, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is a global health services company delivering care through technology. This role focuses on coding ancillary facility encounters, using ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes, in a remote setting within the United States.

Qualified candidates hold a High School Diploma, AHIMA or AAPC credentials, and at least one year of ancillary and ICD-10 experience. Strong knowledge of NCCI/MUE basics and facility modifiers is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AHIMA or AAPC credential (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CPC/CPC-H) required.
• 1+ years Ancillary experience.
• 1+ years ICD-10 experience.
• Understanding of NCCI/MUE basics and facility modifiers.

Responsibilities

• Codes ancillary facility encounters (clinic, recurring accounts, lab, therapy, radiology).
• Confirms documentation supports code selection and resolves APC impacts.
• Applies ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes.
• Meets quality and productivity standards in a production environment.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

AHIMA/AAPC credential

NCCI/MUE basics

EHR familiarity

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Optum is a global health services company delivering care through technology. This role focuses on coding ancillary facility encounters, using ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes, in a remote setting within the United States.

Qualified candidates hold a High School Diploma, AHIMA or AAPC credentials, and at least one year of ancillary and ICD-10 experience. Strong knowledge of NCCI/MUE basics and facility modifiers is preferred.