Senior Inpatient DRG Coder — Remote & Impactful

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is seeking an experienced inpatient coder to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and DRGs for facility services. You will ensure adherence to official guidelines and client coding standards while maintaining high quality and productivity.

The role is full-time with the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere in the United States. AAHIMA/AAPC credentials and 3+ years of inpatient coding experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must have AHIMA and/or AAPC credentialing (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC) to 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 experience using an encoder.
• Proficient PC skills (Windows), Microsoft Excel (create/edit spreadsheets), and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10 CM, ICD-10-PCS, DRG, and abstraction for facility services according to guidelines.
• Expert knowledge in Inpatient DRG Coding.
• Abstract additional data elements during chart review when coding as needed.
• Maintain coding quality and productivity per QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers, and Director of Coding/Quality Management guidance.
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events.

Job description

UnitedHealthcare is seeking an experienced inpatient coder to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and DRGs for facility services. You will ensure adherence to official guidelines and client coding standards while maintaining high quality and productivity.

The role is full-time with the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere in the United States. AAHIMA/AAPC credentials and 3+ years of inpatient coding experience are required.