Senior Inpatient DRG Coder — Remote Role

Colorado Psychiatric; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 68,770,000 - 123,213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a skilled Inpatient DRG Coder to join our coding team. You will assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG for facility services, and ensure compliance with coding guidelines and client standards.

This full-time role offers telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. and requires AHIMA/AAPC certification and 3+ years inpatient coding experience in acute care. Proficiency with Excel and EMR systems is expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold AHIMA or AAPC credentials (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC)
• Minimum 3 years inpatient DRG coding in acute care setting.
• 3+ years ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG coding using an encoder.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Excel; experience with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify assignment of ICD-10 CM/PCS, DRG, and abstraction for facility services 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
• Stay updated with QM Manager/Director guidance
• Participate in coding dept meetings and educational events
• Additional duties as assigned by manager

Skills

3+ years inpatient DRG coding

ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS/DRG coding with a

Microsoft Excel

Education

AHIMA/AAPC certification (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC)

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a skilled Inpatient DRG Coder to join our coding team. You will assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG for facility services, and ensure compliance with coding guidelines and client standards.

This full-time role offers telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S. and requires AHIMA/AAPC certification and 3+ years inpatient coding experience in acute care. Proficiency with Excel and EMR systems is expected.