Remote SDS Observations Medical Coder - Sign-On Bonus

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking an experienced Medical Coder to support outpatient Ambulatory Observation coding from a remote U.S. location. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with preventive guidance from the coding leadership and a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

You will assign CPT/ICD-10 codes, review edits, and stay current with coding guidelines. Telecommuting flexibility may be available, with salary and benefits aligned to experience and performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and AHIMA/AAPC credentials.
• 2+ years of outpatient facility coding experience.
• 2+ years of Same Day Surgery coding experience.
• 2+ years of ICD-10 coding experience.
• Proficiency with Windows and MS Excel; familiarity with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify CPT and ICD-10 code assignments for outpatient Ambulatory Observation services per guidelines.
• Analyze/resolve CCI Edits and Medical Necessity Edits.
• Understand Medicare Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) codes.
• Abstract additional data elements during chart reviews when coding.
• Maintain coding quality and productivity per QM Manager and Director.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

Outpatient facility coding

Same Day Surgery coding

MS Excel proficiency

EMR systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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

Tools

EMR systems

MS Excel

Job description

Optum is seeking an experienced Medical Coder to support outpatient Ambulatory Observation coding from a remote U.S. location. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with preventive guidance from the coding leadership and a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

You will assign CPT/ICD-10 codes, review edits, and stay current with coding guidelines. Telecommuting flexibility may be available, with salary and benefits aligned to experience and performance.