Remote Senior Inpatient Medical Coder – Acute Edits & Denials

NHSHP; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from anywhere in the U.S.

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Inpatient Medical Coder/Acute Edits and Denials Claims Analyst. The role involves remote work correcting MS-DRG/APR DRG coding, and handling denials with 3-day rule considerations.

Responsibilities include querying documentation, ensuring accurate inpatient coding, and collaborating with Coding Operations Manager. Must have AHIMA/AAPC certifications and 2+ years inpatient coding experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required
• Coding certifications required upon hire and maintained annually (AHIMA or AAPC)
• 2+ years coding experience
• 2+ years acute care inpatient coding experience

Responsibilities

• Edit acute inpatient hospital claims, denials, and 3-day rule combinations
• Recode medical records to satisfy claims, edits and denials
• Analyze records for accurate coding and provide provider feedback to improve documentation
• Abstract data elements and assist with unbilled/incomplete records

Education

Associate's degree

AHIMA RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CIC

AAPC CIC

Registered Health Information Technician - AHIMA (RHIT)

Registered Health Information Admin - AHIMA

Tools

EPIC Account Activities

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Inpatient Medical Coder/Acute Edits and Denials Claims Analyst. The role involves remote work correcting MS-DRG/APR DRG coding, and handling denials with 3-day rule considerations.

Responsibilities include querying documentation, ensuring accurate inpatient coding, and collaborating with Coding Operations Manager. Must have AHIMA/AAPC certifications and 2+ years inpatient coding experience.