Senior Inpatient Medical Coder

Texas Health Institute; Eden Prairie, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Referral bonus

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, seeks a professional coder to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient hospital services and assess DRG impact based on CC/MCC references. The role requires AHIMA/AAPC credentials and at least 3+ years in acute care inpatient coding.

Work is remote from anywhere in the U.S. with a Monday–Friday schedule; compensation includes comprehensive benefits and ongoing career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Professional coder certification with AHIMA and/or AAPC maintained annually.
• 3+ years of Acute Care Inpatient medical coding experience.
• Experience with DRG coding and complex procedures.
• 3+ years of ICD-10-PCS procedure coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes for inpatient services and their DRG impact with CC/MCC reference.
• Abstract additional data elements during chart review when coding.
• Adhere to AHIMA and AAPC coding ethics and guidelines.
• Maintain coding quality and productivity as required.
• Provide documentation feedback to providers and query physicians when appropriate.
• Stay up-to-date on coding knowledge via QM Manager and leadership guidance.
• Participate in departmental meetings and educational events.
• Review and maintain records of coded, held, and missing charts.

Skills

DRG coding

ICD-10-PCS

Medical coding

AHIMA/AAPC certification

Inpatient coding

Education

High School Diploma

RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CIC

Job description

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.

Schedule: Monday - Friday except for weekends for a shift differential

You will 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.)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (RHIT, RHIA, CCS, OR CIC) to be maintained annually
• 3+ years of experience in Acute Care Inpatient medical coding (hospital, facility, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience working with DRG coding with a mastery of complex procedures, cardiac catheterization, complex cardiology, interventional radiology, orthopedic and neurology cases
• 3+ years of training and experience using ICD-10-PCS procedure coding

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

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 believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. 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.