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

UnitedHealthcare At Home; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Acute care inpatient coding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AHIMA/AAPC medical coder certification

Tools

3M Encoder

EPIC EMR

OSHPD reporting

Job description

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