Inpatient Medical Coder

UnitedHealth Group • Eden Prairie, MN

110d • $20 - $35 • Remote

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Optum, in strategic partnership with ProHealth Care. ProHealth Care is proud to be a leader in health care services, serving Waukesha County and the surrounding areas for more than a century. Explore opportunities across the full spectrum of care as you help us improve the well-being of the community with your skills, compassion and innovation. Be part of a collaborative environment that strives for excellence, nurtures respect and ensures high-quality care delivery to our patients. Join us in making an impact as an Optum Team Member supporting Pro Health Care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Inpatient Medical Coder position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday to Friday. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional weekends and overtime. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• Current coding credentials from AHIMA or AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H)
• 2+ years of inpatient facility coding experience
• 2+ years of ICD-10-PCS and DRG coding experience
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Windows environment including MS Excel and EMR systems

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate assignments of DRG, Diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS Codes for services while adhering to the official coding guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility
• Communicate with the CDI team regarding DRG mismatches
• 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
• Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated/recommended by the QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers and Director of Coding/Quality Management, among others
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events
• Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held and/or missing
• Additional responsibilities as identified by manager

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED