Remote Inpatient DRG Coder | ICD-10 Specialist

Sustainable World, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S.

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through Optum, is seeking a skilled Inpatient Coder to assign ICD-10 CM/PCS and DRGs for facility services. You will query physicians, maintain coding accuracy, and support coding quality initiatives across the team.

Requires AHIMA/AAPC credentials, 3+ years inpatient DRG coding, and strong Excel/EMR skills. Telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. is available, with occasional overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with inpatient DRG coding in an acute care facility setting.
• 3+ years of experience with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG coding utilizing an encoder.
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10 CM, ICD-10-PCS, DRG, and abstraction for facility services.
• Expert knowledge in Inpatient DRG Coding.
• Query physicians when appropriate.
• Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge and participate in department meetings.

Skills

Inpatient DRG Coding

ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS

Excel

EMR systems

Coding guidelines

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AHIMA/AAPC coder certification

Tools

Encoder

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, through Optum, is seeking a skilled Inpatient Coder to assign ICD-10 CM/PCS and DRGs for facility services. You will query physicians, maintain coding accuracy, and support coding quality initiatives across the team.

Requires AHIMA/AAPC credentials, 3+ years inpatient DRG coding, and strong Excel/EMR skills. Telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. is available, with occasional overtime as needed.