Remote ER Medical Coder ICD-10/CPT Expert

UnitedHealthcare At Home; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a professional coder for telecommuting role in the U.S. to support facility outpatient coding, including Emergency Department services.

The role requires AHIMA/AAPC credentials, 2+ years in ICD-10/CPT/HCPCS coding, and solid experience with EMR systems and Excel. You will maintain high-quality coding and engage in ongoing education through department meetings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; AHIMA/AAPC credentialing required.
• 2+ years of ICD-10, CPT, facility charging, and modifiers experience.
• 2+ years of Emergency Room coding experience.
• Proficiency with Windows and Excel; familiarity with EMR systems.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and communication.

Responsibilities

• Expert knowledge in facility outpatient coding types: Emergency Department.
• Identify assignment of ICD-10, CPT and modifiers for facility services per guidelines.
• Maintain coding quality and productivity per standards.
• Query physicians and forms when appropriate.
• Knowledge of NCCI edits, Medicare LCD/NCD policies.
• Participate in coding department meetings and education events.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Emergency ER coding

AHIMA/AAPC certification

EMR systems

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AHIMA/AAPC credential (CCA/CCS/RHIA/RHIT/CIC, etc.)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a professional coder for telecommuting role in the U.S. to support facility outpatient coding, including Emergency Department services.

The role requires AHIMA/AAPC credentials, 2+ years in ICD-10/CPT/HCPCS coding, and solid experience with EMR systems and Excel. You will maintain high-quality coding and engage in ongoing education through department meetings.