Remote Outpatient Medical Coder with Sign-On Bonus

Colorado Psychiatric; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a SDS/Observations Medical Coder for a full-time, 40-hour workweek. This remote role allows telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. with responsibilities in outpatient facility coding, CPT/ICD-10 assignments, and adherence to coding guidelines.

The position requires AHIMA/AAPC credentials, 2+ years in outpatient coding, and proficiency in MS Excel and EMR systems. Strong ethical standards and continuing education are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current coding credentials from AHIMA or AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H)
• 2+ years of outpatient facility coding experience
• 2+ years of Same Day Surgery Coding
• 2+ years of ICD-10 experience
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Windows environment including MS Excel and EMR systems

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 Codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation services while adhering to the official coding guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility
• Apply coding knowledge to analyze/correct CCI Edits and Medical Necessity Edits
• Understand the Medicare Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) codes
• Abstract additional data elements during the chart review process when coding, as needed
• 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 Optum360
• Provide documentation feedback to providers, as needed and query physicians when appropriate
• 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
• Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held and/or missingAdditional responsibilities as identified by manager

Skills

Outpatient coding

Same Day Surgery coding

ICD-10 coding

MS Excel

EMR systems

Education

AHIMA/AAPC credentials (RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CPC/CPC-H)

Tools

EMR systems

Windows OS

MS Excel

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a SDS/Observations Medical Coder for a full-time, 40-hour workweek. This remote role allows telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. with responsibilities in outpatient facility coding, CPT/ICD-10 assignments, and adherence to coding guidelines.

The position requires AHIMA/AAPC credentials, 2+ years in outpatient coding, and proficiency in MS Excel and EMR systems. Strong ethical standards and continuing education are expected.