Remote ER Medical Coder: ICD-10/CPT Expert

UnitedHealthcare At Home; United States; Remote; USD 28.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, seeks a certified medical coder to join our remote team. The role centers on facility outpatient coding with ICD-10, CPT, and modifiers while following official coding guidelines and client rules.

This full-time position requires 2+ years of ER coding, AHIMA/AAPC credentials, and strong attention to detail. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the United States with competitive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Professional coder certification (AHIMA and/or AAPC) to be maintained annually.
• 2+ years of experience with ICD-10, CPT, facility charging, and modifiers.
• 2+ years of Emergency Room coding experience.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Excel; familiarity with EMR systems.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and communication.

Aufgaben

• Identify appropriate ICD-10 Codes, CPT and modifiers for facility services per guidelines.
• Adhere to coding ethics per AHIMA/AAPC standards.
• Maintain performance in coding quality and productivity as directed by Optum.
• Understand APC codes and Medicare policies.
• Query physicians when appropriate; stay current with coding knowledge; participate in meetings.

Kenntnisse

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

AHIMA/AAPC credential

EMR systems

Microsoft Excel

Windows OS

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Excel

Windows OS

Jobbeschreibung

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, seeks a certified medical coder to join our remote team. The role centers on facility outpatient coding with ICD-10, CPT, and modifiers while following official coding guidelines and client rules.

This full-time position requires 2+ years of ER coding, AHIMA/AAPC credentials, and strong attention to detail. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the United States with competitive benefits.