Remote Medical Coder - Same Day Surgery (ICD/CPT)

Stryker Corporation; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Remote Outpatient Coder with expertise in facility coding for Same Day Surgery. You will assign ICD-10, CPT and modifiers, adhere to coding guidelines and maintain high standards of accuracy and productivity.

Candidates should have AHIMA/AAPC certification and 2+ years in ICD-10, CPT, and acute surgery. Strong Excel and EMR skills are required; occasional overtime may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• AHIMA and/or AAPC coding certification (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC) to be maintained annually
• 2+ years of ICD-10, CPT, and modifiers experience
• 2+ years of acute surgery experience
• Experience with PC-based Windows environment and Excel; familiarity with EMR systems
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and communication

Responsibilities

• Expert knowledge in facility outpatient coding types: Same Day Surgery
• Assign ICD-10, CPT and modifiers for facility services per guidelines
• Maintain coding quality and productivity as per QM requirements
• Understand APC codes and Medicare policies
• Query physicians when needed
• Keep up-to-date coding knowledge via QM Manager and Directors
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Skills

Medical coding

Excel proficiency

EMR systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

AHIMA/AAPC professional coder certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Remote Outpatient Coder with expertise in facility coding for Same Day Surgery. You will assign ICD-10, CPT and modifiers, adhere to coding guidelines and maintain high standards of accuracy and productivity.

Candidates should have AHIMA/AAPC certification and 2+ years in ICD-10, CPT, and acute surgery. Strong Excel and EMR skills are required; occasional overtime may be needed.