Remote ED Medical Coder – ICD-10/CPT Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S.

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks an Emergency Department Coder to code ED services from anywhere in the U.S. The role requires AHIMA/AAPC credentials and 1+ year ED coding with ICD-10 experience. You will apply ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes while ensuring accurate charge capture and compliance with APC impacts.

The position emphasizes quality, productivity in a production environment, and opportunities for career growth within Optum and the broader UnitedHealth Group network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 1+ years of ED coding experience.
• 1+ years of ICD-10 experience.
• AHIMA or AAPC credential (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CPC/CPC-H) required.

Responsibilities

• Codes Emergency Department services.
• Confirms documentation supports code selection and resolves facility edits and APC impacts.
• Applies ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes and supports charge capture reconciliation and late charges.
• Meets established quality and productivity standards in a production environment.

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks an Emergency Department Coder to code ED services from anywhere in the U.S. The role requires AHIMA/AAPC credentials and 1+ year ED coding with ICD-10 experience. You will apply ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes while ensuring accurate charge capture and compliance with APC impacts.

The position emphasizes quality, productivity in a production environment, and opportunities for career growth within Optum and the broader UnitedHealth Group network.