Senior Inpatient DRG Coder - Remote

UMR; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting flexibility (US-wide)

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Health Information Manager to telecommute from anywhere in the United States. This full-time role focuses on inpatient DRG coding, ICD-10-CM/PCS and chart abstraction with adherence to AHIMA and AAPC guidelines.

Expect collaboration, ongoing education, and opportunities to advance within coding operations. Candidates should have 3+ years of inpatient DRG coding experience in acute care, Windows/Excel proficiency, and AHIMA/AAPC credentials.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, DRG and abstraction for facility services.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in Inpatient DRG Coding.
• Abstract additional data elements during chart review when needed.
• Adhere to coding ethics per AAPC/AHIMA guidelines.
• Maintain performance in coding quality and productivity as defined by Optum.
• Query physicians when appropriate.
• Stay current with coding knowledge from QM Manager, Coding Ops managers, and Director of Coding/Quality.
• Participate in departmental meetings and educational events.
• Handle additional responsibilities as identified by manager.

Skills

Inpatient DRG coding

Windows & Excel proficiency

Coding and data abstraction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AHIMA/AAPC credentialing prerequisite

Tools

Encoder

EMR systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Optum is seeking a Health Information Manager to telecommute from anywhere in the United States. This full-time role focuses on inpatient DRG coding, ICD-10-CM/PCS and chart abstraction with adherence to AHIMA and AAPC guidelines.

Expect collaboration, ongoing education, and opportunities to advance within coding operations. Candidates should have 3+ years of inpatient DRG coding experience in acute care, Windows/Excel proficiency, and AHIMA/AAPC credentials.