Remote Hospitalist & Intensivist Medical Coder

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuter policy

Job summary

Optum Insight is seeking an experienced medical coder to assign CPT-4 codes and modifiers for inpatient hospital services from locations across the United States. You will review charts, ensure AHIMA/AAPC standards, and maintain high quality and productivity while collaborating with providers and the coding team.

The role requires 5+ years of coding experience, hospitalist/intensivist coding, and proficiency with EMR and billing systems. Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current AHIMA or AAPC credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H) required.
• 5+ years of coding experience required.
• 2+ years of Hospitalist and Intensivist coding experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows, MS Excel, EMR and billing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate CPT-4 assignments and modifiers for inpatient hospital services.
• Abstract data elements during chart review when coding as needed.
• Adhere to coding standards set by AHIMA or AAPC and Optum360.
• Maintain coding quality and productivity targets.
• Provide documentation feedback to providers and query physicians when appropriate.
• Stay up-to-date with coding knowledge via provided materials and meetings.
• Review coded charts and maintain records of charts coded, held, or missing.

Skills

Coding experience

Hospitalist/Intensivist coding

Windows & Excel proficiency

EMR systems & billing systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AHIMA or AAPC credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H)

Tools

EMR systems

Billing systems

Job description

Optum Insight is seeking an experienced medical coder to assign CPT-4 codes and modifiers for inpatient hospital services from locations across the United States. You will review charts, ensure AHIMA/AAPC standards, and maintain high quality and productivity while collaborating with providers and the coding team.

The role requires 5+ years of coding experience, hospitalist/intensivist coding, and proficiency with EMR and billing systems. Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S.