Remote Senior Inpatient DRG Coder

UnitedHealth Group; EE. UU.; A distancia; USD 33.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UnitedHealth Group is hiring an inpatient coding specialist to assign DRGs and abstract data according to ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines and client standards. You will maintain coding quality and productivity while adhering to the ethical guidelines set by AHIMA and AAPC.

The role is full-time with telecommuting options from anywhere in the United States. Candidates should have 3+ years of inpatient DRG coding experience and AHIMA/AAPC credentials.

Formación

• High School Diploma/GED plus professional coder certification with AHIMA and/or AAPC (annual maintenance).
• 3+ years of inpatient DRG coding in an acute care facility.
• 3+ years of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG coding using an encoder.
• Proficiency with Windows Excel and EMR systems.

Responsabilidades

• Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, DRG, and abstraction per guidelines.
• Expert knowledge in Inpatient DRG Coding.
• Abstract data elements during chart review as needed.
• Adhere to coding ethics per AAPC/AHIMA.
• Maintain performance in coding quality and productivity.

Conocimientos

Inpatient DRG Coding

ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS

Coding encoder usage

Microsoft Excel

EMR systems

Educación

High School Diploma / GED

AHIMA/AAPC certification (CCA/ CCS/ RHIA/ RHIT/ CPC-H/COC/ CIC/ CCS-P/ CPC)

Herramientas

Encoder

EMR software

Descripción del empleo

UnitedHealth Group is hiring an inpatient coding specialist to assign DRGs and abstract data according to ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines and client standards. You will maintain coding quality and productivity while adhering to the ethical guidelines set by AHIMA and AAPC.

The role is full-time with telecommuting options from anywhere in the United States. Candidates should have 3+ years of inpatient DRG coding experience and AHIMA/AAPC credentials.