Remote Outpatient Medical Coder (ICD-10/CPT)

NHSHP; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 57,308,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting options

Competitive benefits

401k plan

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in the United States seeks a full-time facility outpatient coder to expertly assign ICD-10 and CPT codes for Same Day Surgery across facilities. You will adhere to official guidelines and client rules while maintaining high accuracy and productivity.

The role requires AHIMA or AAPC credentialing, 2+ years in ICD-10/CPT coding and acute surgery, plus strong Excel and EMR skills. You will uphold coding ethics and collaborate with QM and Coding ops teams to support quality care.

Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC credentialing must be maintained annually.
• 2+ years of experience with ICD-10, CPT, and modifiers.
• 2+ years of experience in acute surgery.
• Proficient in Windows, Excel, and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Expert knowledge in facility outpatient coding types: Same Day Surgery.
• 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 both 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.
• Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated / recommended by the QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers, and Director of Coding / Quality Management, among others.
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events.
• Additional responsibilities as identified by manager.

Skills

Medical terminology

ICD-10 knowledge

CPT/HCPCS knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Excel

EMR systems

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in the United States seeks a full-time facility outpatient coder to expertly assign ICD-10 and CPT codes for Same Day Surgery across facilities. You will adhere to official guidelines and client rules while maintaining high accuracy and productivity.

The role requires AHIMA or AAPC credentialing, 2+ years in ICD-10/CPT coding and acute surgery, plus strong Excel and EMR skills. You will uphold coding ethics and collaborate with QM and Coding ops teams to support quality care.