Remote ER Medical Coder | ICD-10/CPT Expert, AHIMA/AAPC

UnitedHealthcare; United States; Remoto; USD 28.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Telecommuting within the U.S.

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase plan

401(k) plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Optum is seeking a skilled medical coder specialized in facility outpatient coding to join our national team. You will assign ICD-10 and CPT codes for ED services, ensure compliance with official guidelines, and maintain high standards of coding quality and productivity.

Applicants should have 2+ years in ER coding, AHIMA/AAPC credentials, and proficiency with Excel and EMR systems. This remote role offers telecommuting within the U.S.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Coding certification with AHIMA and/or AAPC maintained annually.
• At least 2 years of ICD-10, CPT, facility charging and modifiers experience.
• 2+ years in Emergency Room coding.
• Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Excel, and EMR systems.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and communication.

Mansioni

• Expert knowledge in all facility outpatient coding types: Emergency Department.
• Identify ICD-10 codes, CPT and modifiers for facility services per guidelines.
• Adhere to coding ethics per AAPC/AHIMA.
• Maintain performance in coding quality and productivity as established by Optum.
• Understand APC codes and NCCI, LCD and NCD policies.
• Query physicians when appropriate.
• Keep up-to-date coding knowledge per QM/Managers/Director guidance.

Conoscenze

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Facility charging

Modifiers

Emergency Room coding

Attention to detail

Formazione

High School Diploma/GED

AHIMA/AAPC certification (CCA/CCS/RHIA/RHIT/CPC-H/COC/CIC/CCS-P/CPC)

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

EMR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Optum is seeking a skilled medical coder specialized in facility outpatient coding to join our national team. You will assign ICD-10 and CPT codes for ED services, ensure compliance with official guidelines, and maintain high standards of coding quality and productivity.

Applicants should have 2+ years in ER coding, AHIMA/AAPC credentials, and proficiency with Excel and EMR systems. This remote role offers telecommuting within the U.S.