Remote ProFee Medical Coder – ICD-10/CPT Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Medical & Health Plan options

Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan & ESPP

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Optum, a part of UnitedHealth Group, is hiring a professional coder to assign ICD-10 and CPT codes for professional accounts. This role supports remote work from anywhere in the U.S. with a focus on accuracy, timely coding, and stay updated on coding guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds AHIMA/AAPC credentials, 2+ years of coding experience, and proficiency with EMR systems and Excel. Competitive benefits accompany a strong performance culture and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Professional coder certification from AHIMA and/or AAPC to be maintained annually.
• 2+ years of experience with ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Experience with Windows PCs and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for professional accounts.
• Assigns CPT and ICD-10 codes to all services.
• Monitors assigned work queues to ensure records are charged/coded in a timely manner.
• Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed.
• Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates.
• Manage significant workload and work efficiently under pressure meeting deadlines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Professional coder certification

ICD-10 & CPT coding

MS Excel

EMR systems

Windows PC proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AHIMA/AAPC credential (CPC-A, RHIT, RHIA, etc.)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Optum, a part of UnitedHealth Group, is hiring a professional coder to assign ICD-10 and CPT codes for professional accounts. This role supports remote work from anywhere in the U.S. with a focus on accuracy, timely coding, and stay updated on coding guidelines.

The ideal candidate holds AHIMA/AAPC credentials, 2+ years of coding experience, and proficiency with EMR systems and Excel. Competitive benefits accompany a strong performance culture and opportunities for career growth.