Remote Senior Inpatient DRG Coder

Optum; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is recruiting an experienced inpatient DRG coder to support facility coding across a telecommuting model. You will assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG, and abstraction per guidelines, while maintaining coding quality and productivity targets.

Responsibilities include querying physicians, staying current with coding standards, and participating in department meetings. Candidates must hold AHIMA/AAPC credentials and have 3+ years inpatient DRG experience in acute care, with strong Excel and EMR

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Professional coder certification from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC) maintained annually.
• 3+ years inpatient DRG coding in an acute care facility.
• 3+ years ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS and DRG coding using an encoder.
• Strong Windows PC skills, including Excel and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify assignment of ICD-10 CM, ICD-10-PCS, DRG, and abstraction for facility services per guidelines.
• Expert knowledge in Inpatient DRG Coding.
• Abstract additional data elements during chart review when coding as needed.
• Query physicians when appropriate.
• Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge and participate in department meetings.

Skills

Inpatient DRG coding

AHIMA/AAPC certification

Excel proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Professional coder certification (AHIMA/AAPC)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

EMR systems

Job description

Optum is recruiting an experienced inpatient DRG coder to support facility coding across a telecommuting model. You will assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG, and abstraction per guidelines, while maintaining coding quality and productivity targets.

Responsibilities include querying physicians, staying current with coding standards, and participating in department meetings. Candidates must hold AHIMA/AAPC credentials and have 3+ years inpatient DRG experience in acute care, with strong Excel and EMR