Remote Hospitalist/Intensivist Medical Coder (AHIMA/AAPC)

Optum; Portland (ME); Remote; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S.

Comprehensive benefits package

Stock purchase plan

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Optum Insight is seeking a Professional Hospitalist/Intensivist Medical Coder to identify CPT-4 assignments and code inpatient hospital services. The role supports chart reviews, documentation feedback, and ongoing compliance with AHIMA/AAPC standards.

The position allows telecommuting from anywhere in the United States, with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Strong hospitalist coding experience and Excel/EMR proficiency are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate CPT-4 and modifiers for inpatient hospital services.
• Abstract additional data elements during chart reviews as needed.
• Adhere to AHIMA/AAPC ethical coding standards.
• Maintain coding quality and productivity per Optum360 guidelines.
• Proficiency in hospitalist and intensivist coding guidelines.
• Provide documentation feedback to providers and query physicians when appropriate.
• Stay up-to-date with coding knowledge via supervisor materials.
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events.
• Review and maintain chart-coded records and missing items.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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

Tools

Windows

MS Excel

EMR systems

Billing systems

Job description

Optum Insight is seeking a Professional Hospitalist/Intensivist Medical Coder to identify CPT-4 assignments and code inpatient hospital services. The role supports chart reviews, documentation feedback, and ongoing compliance with AHIMA/AAPC standards.

The position allows telecommuting from anywhere in the United States, with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Strong hospitalist coding experience and Excel/EMR proficiency are required.