Senior Inpatient Medical Coder

Schedule Monday - Friday except for weekends with shift differential. Telecommuting Telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. is available. All telecommuters must adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Primary Responsibilities Identify appropriate assignment of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Codes for inpatient services provided in a hospital setting and understand their impact on the DRG with reference to CC / MCC, while adhering to the official coding guidelines and assigned facility guidelines. Abstract additional data elements during Chart Review when coding, as needed. Adhere to ethical standards of coding established by AAPC and/or AHIMA. Maintain required levels of coding quality and productivity as established by Optum360. Provide documentation feedback to providers and query physicians when appropriate. Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated by the QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers, and Director of Coding / Quality Management. Participate in coding department meetings and educational events. Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and / or missing. Benefits Paid Time Off, accruing with the first pay period, plus 8 paid holidays. Medical plan options with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving Account. Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. 401(k) savings plan, employee stock purchase plan. Education reimbursement. Employee discounts. Employee assistance program. Employee referral bonus program. Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC insurance. Compensation Hourly pay ranges from $23.89 to $42.69 per hour based on local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Salary is in addition to benefits such as incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Professional coder certification (AHIMA and/or AAPC – RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CIC) maintained annually. 3+ years of experience in acute care inpatient medical coding. 3+ years of experience working with DRG coding, with mastery of complex procedures including cardiac catheterization, complex cardiology, interventional radiology, orthopedic and neurology cases. 3+ years of training and experience using ICD-10-PCS procedure coding. Equal Employment Opportunity UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr