Remote Medical Coder - ER & Facility ICD/CPT Expert

Colorado Psychiatric; Eden Prairie, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks an experienced medical coder with ER coding expertise to join our team. You will assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for facility outpatient services, adhering to official guidelines and client-specific rules. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with EMR systems are required.

The role requires AHIMA/AAPC certification maintenance and 2+ years of relevant experience, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and high productivity. Telecommuting is available across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC to be maintained annually.
• 2+ years of experience with ICD-10, CPT, facility charging, and modifiers.
• 2+ years of experience in Emergency Room coding.

Responsibilities

• Expert knowledge in all facility outpatient coding types: Emergency Department
• Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10 Codes, CPT and modifiers for facility services while adhering to the official coding guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility
• Adhere to the ethical standards of coding as established by AAPC and/or AHIMA
• Adhere to and maintain required levels of performance in coding quality and productivity as established by Optum
• Understand the Medicare Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) codes
• Query physicians and forms when appropriate
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding systems, strong medical terminology
• Knowledge of NCCI edit policies, Medicare LCD and NCD policies
• Knowledge of professional ER leveling
• Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated by QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers, and Director of Coding / Quality Management
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events
• Additional responsibilities as identified by manager

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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

Tools

Windows

EMR systems

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks an experienced medical coder with ER coding expertise to join our team. You will assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for facility outpatient services, adhering to official guidelines and client-specific rules. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with EMR systems are required.

The role requires AHIMA/AAPC certification maintenance and 2+ years of relevant experience, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and high productivity. Telecommuting is available across the U.S.