Senior Inpatient Facility Certified Medical Coder

About the role

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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 established client coding guidelines of the assigned facility.
• Add 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, etc.
• Participate in coding department meetings and educational events.
• Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and / or missing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P CPC, OR CPC-H) to be maintained annually
• 3+ years of Acute Care inpatient medical coding experience (hospital, facility, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience working in a Level 2 (or higher) trauma center and/or teaching hospital with a mastery of complex procedures, major trauma ER encounters, cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology, orthopedic and neurology cases, and observation coding
• 2+ years of ICD-10 (CM & PCS) and DRG coding experience
• Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to, drug screening, background check, and coding

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Level 1 Trauma center
• Cardiothoracic, organ transplant, Complex Gastrointestinal surgery experience
• Experience with OSHPD reporting
• Experience with various encoder systems (eCAC, 3M, EPIC)
• Ability to use a personal computer in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Excel (create, edit, save, and send spreadsheets) and EMR systems
• Ability to work the weekly schedule (40 hours / week) including the flexibility to work occasional overtime
• Can also code ancillary, emergency department, same-day surgery, and observation charts if needed

Benefits

• Competitive Base Pay
• Full and Comprehensive Benefit Program
• Performance Rewards
• Career Development Opportunities
• Medical Plan options
• Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-term disability 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 (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

Pay and Schedule

The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.89 to $42.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P CPC, OR CPC-H) to be maintained annually
• 3+ years of Acute Care inpatient medical coding experience (hospital, facility, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience working in a Level 2 (or higher) trauma center and/or teaching hospital with a mastery of complex procedures, major trauma ER encounters, cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology, orthopedic and neurology cases, and observation coding
• 2+ years of ICD-10 (CM & PCS) and DRG coding experience
• Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to, drug screening, background check, and coding

Sign-On Bonus

The Sign-On Bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

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.