Senior Inpatient Facility Certified Medical Coder | Minnetonka, Minnesota | Remote

UnitedHealthcare At Home; United States; A distancia; USD 33.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Senior Inpatient Facility Certified Medical Coder for a remote role. You will deliver coding services for inpatient hospital encounters, ensuring DRG accuracy and compliance with official guidelines.

The position includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates and a supportive remote work environment. Primary responsibilities include assigning ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, abstracting data during chart reviews, and maintaining coding quality and productivity per

Formación

• 3+ years of Acute Care inpatient medical coding experience.
• AHIMA and/or AAPC professional coder certification required.
• 2+ years in Level 2 trauma center or higher hospital setting preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required; certifications maintained annually.

Responsabilidades

• Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for inpatient services and assess impact on DRG.
• Abstract additional data elements during chart review as needed.
• Adhere to AHIMA and/or AAPC coding ethics.
• Meet coding quality and productivity standards per Optum360.
• Provide documentation feedback to providers and query physicians as appropriate.
• Stay updated on coding knowledge via QM Manager and Coding Ops leadership.
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events.
• Review and maintain records of coded, held, or missing charts.

Conocimientos

Acute care inpatient coding

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

AHIMA/AAPC medical coder certification

Herramientas

3M Encoder

EPIC EMR

OSHPD reporting

Descripción del empleo

Senior Inpatient Facility Certified Medical Coder$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.We're focused on improving the health of our members, enhancing our operational effectiveness and reinforcing our reputation for high - quality health services.

As Senior Inpatient Facility Certified Medical Coder you will provide coding services directly to providers. You'll play a key part in healing the health system by making sure our high standards for documentation processes are being met.

This is a virtual, remote, position that requires candidates to be highly organized, self-starters, and well-versed in technical applications. Previous success in a remote environment is preferred.

We offer 4 weeks of training. The hours during training will be 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday. Training will be conducted virtually from your home.You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify appropriate assignment of ICD - 10 - CM and ICD - 10 - PCS Codes for inpatient services provided in a hospital setting and understand their impact on the DRG with reference to CC / MCC, while adhering to the official coding guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility
• Abstract additional data elements during the Chart Review process when coding, as needed
• Adhere to the ethical standards of coding as established by AAPC and / or AHIMA
• Adhere to and maintain required levels of performance in both coding quality and productivity as established by Optum360
• Provide documentation feedback to providers and query physicians when appropriate
• Maintain up-to-date Coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated / recommended by the QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers, and Director of Coding / Quality Management, etc.
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events
• Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and / or missing

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group?

Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P CPC, OR CPC-H) to be maintained annually
• 3+ years of Acute Care inpatient medical coding experience (hospital, facility, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience working in a Level 2 (or higher) trauma center and/or teaching hospital with a mastery of complex procedures, major trauma ER encounters, cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology, orthopedic and neurology cases, and observation coding
• 2+ years of ICD - 10 (CM & PCS) and DRG coding experience
• Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to, drug screening, background check, and coding

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a Level 1 Trauma center
• Cardiothoracic, organ transplant, Complex Gastrointestinal surgery experience
• Experience with OSHPD reporting
• Experience with various encoder systems (eCAC, 3M, EPIC)
• Ability to use a personal computer in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel (create, edit, save, and send spreadsheets) and EMR systems
• Ability to work the weekly schedule (40 hours / week) including the flexibility to work occasional overtime
• Can also code ancillary, emergency department, same-day surgery, and observation charts if needed*

All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

**PLEASE NOTE** The sign-on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ('Internal Candidates') are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.89 to $42.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.