Senior Inpatient Coder – DRG & ICD-10 (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Telecommuting eligible

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a skilled inpatient coder to identify proper ICD-10 CM/PCS, DRG assignments and data abstraction within an acute care setting. You will apply coding guidelines, maintain ethical standards, and support ongoing education and peer collaboration.

The role requires 3+ years in inpatient edits/denials coding, AHIMA/AAPC credentials, and strong Excel/EMR proficiency. This is a remote, full-time opportunity with competitive benefits and telecommuting options within the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Professional coder certification with AHIMA and/or AAPC credentials (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC).
• 3+ years of inpatient edits/denials coding in an acute care facility.
• 3+ years of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG coding using an encoder.
• Proficiency with PC in Windows and Microsoft Excel; familiarity with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify assignment of ICD-10 CM/PCS, DRG and abstraction per guidelines.
• Expert knowledge in Inpatient DRG coding.
• Abstract additional data elements during chart review when coding.
• Adhere to coding ethics per AAPC/AHIMA.
• Maintain performance in coding quality and productivity.
• Query physicians when appropriate.
• Keep up-to-date coding knowledge via QM/Managers/Director communications.
• Participate in department meetings and educational events.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Inpatient coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

DRG coding

AHIMA/AAPC certification

Excel & EMR systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Encoder software

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a skilled inpatient coder to identify proper ICD-10 CM/PCS, DRG assignments and data abstraction within an acute care setting. You will apply coding guidelines, maintain ethical standards, and support ongoing education and peer collaboration.

The role requires 3+ years in inpatient edits/denials coding, AHIMA/AAPC credentials, and strong Excel/EMR proficiency. This is a remote, full-time opportunity with competitive benefits and telecommuting options within the