Remote Senior Inpatient Medical Coder (ICD-10)

UnitedHealth Group; Minnetonka (MN); Remote; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Senior Inpatient Medical Coder to provide expert ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for hospital inpatient services. This remote role requires strong knowledge of DRG implications, data abstraction, and adherence to AHIMA/APAC standards.

Training is provided, with flexible telecommuting options across the U.S. Qualifications include RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC-CPC-H credentials and 3+ years inpatient coding, including Level 2 trauma center experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Professional coder certification (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CPC-H) maintained annually.
• 3+ years acute care inpatient medical coding experience.
• 2+ years in Level 2 or higher trauma center and/or teaching hospital with complex procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient hospital services and impact on DRG per guidelines.
• Abstract additional data during chart review for coding.
• Provide documentation feedback to providers and query physicians when appropriate.
• Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge and participate in department meetings.

Skills

Medical coding

Inpatient coding

HIPAA compliance

Education

RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC/CPC-H certification

Tools

3M Encoder

EPIC

eCAC

OSHPD reporting

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Senior Inpatient Medical Coder to provide expert ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for hospital inpatient services. This remote role requires strong knowledge of DRG implications, data abstraction, and adherence to AHIMA/APAC standards.

Training is provided, with flexible telecommuting options across the U.S. Qualifications include RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC-CPC-H credentials and 3+ years inpatient coding, including Level 2 trauma center experience.