Remote Senior Inpatient Medical Coder — ICD-10/DRG Expert

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical plans

401(k) savings plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is looking for a Senior Inpatient Medical Coder for a remote position in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The role involves coding inpatient services, requiring proficiency in ICD-10 coding and excellent organization skills. Applicants should have a high school diploma and professional coding certification, along with at least 3 years of experience in acute care settings. The position offers competitive pay from $23.41 to $41.83 per hour, healthcare benefits, paid time off, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or higher required.
• 3+ years of acute care inpatient medical coding experience.
• Professional coder certification with annual maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.
• Maintain required levels of coding quality and productivity.
• Provide feedback to providers about documentation.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

Medical coding standards

Attention to detail

Technical application proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Professional coder certification (AHIMA/AAPC)

Tools

Encoder systems (eCAC, 3M, EPIC)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is looking for a Senior Inpatient Medical Coder for a remote position in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The role involves coding inpatient services, requiring proficiency in ICD-10 coding and excellent organization skills. Applicants should have a high school diploma and professional coding certification, along with at least 3 years of experience in acute care settings. The position offers competitive pay from $23.41 to $41.83 per hour, healthcare benefits, paid time off, and an employee stock purchase plan.