Remote Palliative Care Medical Coder

Texas Health Institute; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group through Optum seeks a skilled medical coder to assign diagnostic and procedure codes per clinical documentation, with a focus on palliative care. You will handle CPT/ICD-10 coding, monitor queues, and generate queries as needed.

Requires AHIMA/AAPC credentialing and 2+ years in ICD-10/CPT coding, with proficiency in Excel and EMR systems. Remote-friendly policy noted; strong organizational skills desired.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Professional coder certification (AHIMA and/or AAPC) to be maintained annually.
• 2+ years of experience with Windows PCs including MS Excel and EMR systems.
• 2+ years of ICD-10 and CPT coding with focus in Palliative Care.

Responsibilities

• Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes per documentation and guidelines.
• Assigns CPT and ICD-10 codes to all services.
• Monitors work queues to ensure timely charging and coding.
• Generates coding queries for clarification on physician documentation.

Skills

MS Excel

EMR systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AHIMA/AAPC coder certification (CPC/COC/CPC-P/CCS)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group through Optum seeks a skilled medical coder to assign diagnostic and procedure codes per clinical documentation, with a focus on palliative care. You will handle CPT/ICD-10 coding, monitor queues, and generate queries as needed.

Requires AHIMA/AAPC credentialing and 2+ years in ICD-10/CPT coding, with proficiency in Excel and EMR systems. Remote-friendly policy noted; strong organizational skills desired.