Senior Inpatient Medical Coder (Remote) – $5K Sign-On

Optum; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,249 - 57,625; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Plan options

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Senior Inpatient Medical Coder to join their team remotely. This role involves assigning ICD-10 codes while adhering to established guidelines and standards. You will be key in ensuring high-quality documentation processes in a dynamic environment.

The position requires at least 3 years of inpatient coding experience and offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical plans, and a sign-on bonus for new external candidates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher) required.
• Professional coder certification (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P CPC, or CPC-H) maintained annually.
• 3+ years of acute care inpatient medical coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.
• Adhere to official coding guidelines and client coding guidelines.
• Maintain required performance levels in coding quality and productivity.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

Organizational skills

Technical application proficiency

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Coder certification from AHIMA or AAPC

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Electronic Medical Records systems

Job description

Optum is seeking a Senior Inpatient Medical Coder to join their team remotely. This role involves assigning ICD-10 codes while adhering to established guidelines and standards. You will be key in ensuring high-quality documentation processes in a dynamic environment.

The position requires at least 3 years of inpatient coding experience and offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical plans, and a sign-on bonus for new external candidates.