Remote Outpatient Medical Coder CPT/ICD-10 Expert

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting eligible

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase plan

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Outpatient Medical Coder Edits to accurately assign CPT and ICD-10 codes for same day surgeries, trauma ER, observations, and complex cases. This remote role supports providers with feedback and adheres to coding policies and guidelines.

Requirements include AHIMA/AAPC credentials, 2+ years outpatient facility coding and expert CPT/ICD-10-CM skills. The position offers full-time hours with flexible 8-hour shifts across the U.S.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of outpatient facility coding experience across all chart types (same day surgery, ED, observation).
• 1+ years of experience with LCD/NCD, Medical Necessity, Modifiers, OCE/NCCI.
• Expert CPT and ICD-10-CM coding proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Identify CPT and ICD-10 code assignments for outpatient services per policy.
• Analyze and correct CCI Edits and Medical Necessity accounts.
• Provide documentation feedback to physicians and query when needed.
• Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge via QM Manager and Director of Coding/Quality Management.
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events.

Skills

Coding proficiency

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Tools

MS Excel

EMR systems

Windows PC

Job description

Optum is seeking an Outpatient Medical Coder Edits to accurately assign CPT and ICD-10 codes for same day surgeries, trauma ER, observations, and complex cases. This remote role supports providers with feedback and adheres to coding policies and guidelines.

Requirements include AHIMA/AAPC credentials, 2+ years outpatient facility coding and expert CPT/ICD-10-CM skills. The position offers full-time hours with flexible 8-hour shifts across the U.S.