Senior Inpatient Hospital Medical Coder - Remote near Minneapolis, MN

UnitedHealth Group • Minnesota, Minnesota • 1w ago

Opportunities at Optum, in strategic partnership with Allina Health. As an Optum employee, you will provide support to the Allina Health account. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Medical Coder codes medical records using coding classifications to ensure data integrity and proper assignment of codes based on coding guidelines. In this role, you will be responsible for accurate record documentation to support correct code assignment, reimbursement, precise reporting of services rendered, and compliance with government regulations. You'll train and mentor staff, provide direction to lower-level employees, and may provide input for performance improvement.

Schedule: M-F Standard Business Hours

If you reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin , you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Codes Inpatient Facility medical records using coding classifications to ensure data integrity and proper assignments

Working daily with MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs, Physician Queries, and ICD-10 PCS coding

Analyzes medical records to ensure accurate coding and send provider feedback to improve the quality of documentation

Collects and abstracts data elements

Assists customers to address complex issues related to unbilled and incomplete records

Identifies and suggests areas of improvement in high compliance risk coding areas and improve the quality of provider documentation to support code assignment and billing

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays

Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account

Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with 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.)

More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED (or higher)

Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA (RHIT, RHIA, CCS) to be maintained annually

3+ years of experience in Acute Care Inpatient medical coding (hospital, facility, etc.)

3+ years of experience working DRG coding with a mastery of complex procedures, cardiac catheterization, complex cardiology, interventional radiology, orthopedic and neurology cases

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration

Associate's or Vocational degree in Health Information

Experience working with governmental compliance rules/regulations and coding guidelines

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.41 to $41.83 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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