Senior Inpatient DRG Coder (Remote)

ISHE; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum360, a member of UnitedHealth Group, is seeking an experienced inpatient DRG coder to apply ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, DRG assignment, and chart abstraction within established guidelines.

This full-time role offers telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. The position requires AHIMA or AAPC certification, 3+ years inpatient DRG coding in acute care, and strong Excel/EMR skills, with adherence to ethical standards and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher).
• Professional coder certification with AHIMA and/or AAPC (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC) to be maintained annually.
• 3+ years of inpatient DRG coding in an acute care facility setting.
• 3+ years of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG coding with an encoder.
• Intermediate proficiency with Windows, Excel, and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10 CM, ICD-10-PCS, DRG, and abstraction for facility services.
• Expert knowledge in Inpatient DRG Coding.
• Abstract additional data elements during chart review when coding, as needed.
• Adhere to ethical coding standards established by AAPC/AHIMA.
• Maintain performance in coding quality and productivity as per Optum.
• Query physicians when appropriate.
• Keep up-to-date coding knowledge by reviewing guidance from QM Manager, Coding Ops, and Director.
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events.
• Additional duties as identified by manager.

Skills

Inpatient DRG coding

ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS

AHIMA/AAPC certification

Excel

EMR systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Encoder software

Windows PC

Job description

Optum360, a member of UnitedHealth Group, is seeking an experienced inpatient DRG coder to apply ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, DRG assignment, and chart abstraction within established guidelines.

This full-time role offers telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. The position requires AHIMA or AAPC certification, 3+ years inpatient DRG coding in acute care, and strong Excel/EMR skills, with adherence to ethical standards and ongoing education.