[Hiring] Senior Inpatient DRG Medical Coder @UnitedHealth Group

Role Description

This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday, normal business hours. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

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, ICD-10-PCS, DRG, and abstraction for facility services while adhering to the official coding guidelines and established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility.
• Expert knowledge in Inpatient DRG Coding.
• 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 Optum.
• 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, among others.
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events.
• Additional responsibilities as identified by manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CCA, CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-H/COC, CIC, CCS-P, CPC) to be maintained annually.
• 3+ years of experience with inpatient DRG coding in an acute care facility setting.
• 3+ years of experience with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG coding utilizing an encoder.
• Intermediate level of proficiency working with a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel (create and edit spreadsheets) and various EMR systems with ease.

Requirements

• Ability to work at least one weekend, day, holidays, and overtime when there is a business need.

Telecommuting Requirements

• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable).
• Must live in a location where there is a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.

Benefits

• Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
• The hourly pay for this role will range from $24 - $43 per hour based on full-time employment.

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.