Senior Remote Inpatient Medical Coder (Acute Edits)

divvyDOSE; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentives & recognition programs

Equity stock plan

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Certified Sr. (IP) Acute Edits Medical Coder to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. You will code inpatient and outpatient services, ensure accuracy per guidelines, and provide documentation feedback to physicians. Schedule is full-time, with occasional overtime.

Requirements include AHIMA/AAPC credentials, 3+ years inpatient ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG experience, and proficiency in MS Excel/EMR systems. Prior trauma center experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Professional coder certification with AHIMA and/or AAPC.
• 3+ years inpatient medical coding with ICD-10-CM/PCS & DRG.
• 2+ years working with OCE, MUE and NCCI structures.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and EMR systems.
• Experience in level I trauma centers or teaching hospitals with complex procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding assignments for inpatient services and assess DRG impact.
• Assign CPT and ICD-10 codes for outpatient services per guidelines.
• Understand APC codes for Medicare.
• Abstract data during chart review when coding as needed.
• Provide documentation feedback to physicians and query clinicians when appropriate.
• Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge and participate in department meetings.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

DRG analysis

CPT coding

OCE/NCCI knowledge

EMR systems

Education

AHIMA and/or AAPC certifications (CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CIC, ROCC, CPC, COC, CPC-P)

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Optum is seeking a Certified Sr. (IP) Acute Edits Medical Coder to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. You will code inpatient and outpatient services, ensure accuracy per guidelines, and provide documentation feedback to physicians. Schedule is full-time, with occasional overtime.

Requirements include AHIMA/AAPC credentials, 3+ years inpatient ICD-10-CM/PCS and DRG experience, and proficiency in MS Excel/EMR systems. Prior trauma center experience is preferred.