Senior Inpatient Medical Coder - National Remote

Optum; Portland (ME); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Inpatient Medical Coder to enhance the efficiency of healthcare documentation. This remote role allows you to work from anywhere in the U.S., providing crucial coding services that ensure compliance with high standards. You'll be part of a compassionate culture that values your contributions while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. If you're a self-starter with a passion for healthcare and coding, this opportunity is your chance to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and providers alike.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Plan Options

Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Voluntary Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of inpatient medical coding experience required.
• Professional coder certification must be maintained annually.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10 codes for inpatient services in a hospital setting.
• Maintain high coding quality and productivity standards.

Skills

ICD-10-CM Coding

ICD-10-PCS Coding

Documentation Standards

Data Abstraction

Remote Work Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Professional Coder Certification (AHIMA/AAPC)

Tools

Cerner

3M Encoder Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Opportunities at Northern Light Health, in strategic partnership with Optum. Whether you are looking for a role in a clinical setting or supporting those who provide care, we have opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. As a statewide health care system in Maine, we work to personalize and streamline health care for our communities. If the place for you is at a large medical center, a rural community practice or home care, you will find it here. Join our compassionate culture, enjoy meaningful benefits, and discover the meaning behind: 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 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, well - versed in technical applications. Previous success in a remote environment is preferred.

Schedule: Full - time (40 hours/week) - Monday-Friday - 8-hour shifts

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.)


• More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction 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 (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.)


• 3+ years of ICD - 10 (CM & PCS) and DRG coding experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with Inpatient medical coding


• Experience working in a level 1 Trauma Center


• Experience with various encoder systems (Cerner, 3M)


• Ability to use a personal computer in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel (create, edit, save, and send spreadsheets) and EMR systems

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

The salary range for this role is $23.70 to $46.35 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

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