Senior Inpatient Coder - Remote | Denials & Edits

DaMar Staffing; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Inpatient Medical Coder/Acute Edits and Denials Claims Analyst to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. The role focuses on correcting codes, MUE edits, and medical necessity edits, with responsibilities spanning acute hospital coding and claims resolution.

Experience in MS-DRG/APR DRG, ICD-10-PCS, and payer workflows is valued. Telecommuting is offered, with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package upon employment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC required upon hire and maintained annually.
• 2+ years of coding experience in acute care inpatient settings.
• Certification required upon hire: AHIMA or AAPC credential.

Responsibilities

• Work acute inpatient hospital claim edits, denials, 3-day rule combines and other secondary work queues.
• Recodes medical records to satisfy claims, edits, and denials using coding classifications.
• Analyzes medical records to ensure accurate coding and provide provider feedback to improve documentation.
• Collects and abstracts data elements.
• Assists customers with unbilled and incomplete records.

Skills

Acute inpatient coding

AHIMA/AAPC credentials

2+ years coding experience

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Inpatient Medical Coder/Acute Edits and Denials Claims Analyst to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. The role focuses on correcting codes, MUE edits, and medical necessity edits, with responsibilities spanning acute hospital coding and claims resolution.

Experience in MS-DRG/APR DRG, ICD-10-PCS, and payer workflows is valued. Telecommuting is offered, with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package upon employment.