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UnitedHealth Group

Coding Supervisor

Eden Prairie, MN · Remote

Supervise day‑to‑day operations of the coding team (inpatient, outpatient, professional, or specialty coders) * Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations for coding staff * Monitor ...

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How much do inpatient coding jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for inpatient coding in Minnesota is $23.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.48 and $24.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is inpatient coding?

Inpatient coding is the process of translating medical diagnoses, procedures, and services provided during a patient's hospital stay into standardized codes, such as ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. These codes are used for billing, insurance claims, and maintaining accurate patient records. Inpatient coders review documentation from physicians and other healthcare providers to assign the most appropriate codes that reflect the care given. Accurate inpatient coding ensures hospitals are properly reimbursed and comply with regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an inpatient coder?

To thrive as an Inpatient Coder, you need in-depth knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding systems, usually supported by credentials such as RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software like 3M or TruCode is critical for efficient and accurate code assignment. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong organizational skills help coders ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely billing. These skills are vital for ensuring proper reimbursement, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting hospital operations.

What are some common challenges faced by inpatient coders and how can these be managed effectively?

Inpatient coders often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex medical records, keeping up with frequent coding updates, and ensuring accurate documentation for compliance and reimbursement. These challenges can be managed by staying current with ICD-10 and DRG changes, participating in ongoing training, and communicating regularly with clinical staff to clarify documentation. Many coders also benefit from mentorship programs and support from experienced team members, which help them navigate difficult cases and maintain high accuracy standards.

What is the difference between Inpatient Coding vs Outpatient Coding?

AspectInpatient CodingOutpatient Coding
CredentialsAHIMA or AAPC certification, CPC or CCSSimilar certifications, CPC or CCS
Work EnvironmentHospitals, inpatient facilitiesClinics, outpatient centers
Industry UsageUsed for hospital inpatient recordsUsed for outpatient visits and procedures

Inpatient Coding and Outpatient Coding share similar credentials and are both essential in healthcare billing. Inpatient Coding focuses on hospital stays, requiring detailed coding of diagnoses and procedures during inpatient admissions. Outpatient Coding, on the other hand, covers outpatient visits and procedures, often with less complex documentation. Understanding these differences helps healthcare professionals choose the right specialization for their career and ensures accurate billing and reimbursement.

Does inpatient coding pay more?

Inpatient coding professionals often earn higher salaries compared to outpatient coders due to the complexity of inpatient medical records and coding requirements. Factors such as experience, certifications like CPC or CCS, and work setting can also influence pay rates. Overall, inpatient coding tends to be a higher-paying specialization within medical coding roles.

How do you become an inpatient coder?

To become an inpatient coder, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by completing a coding training program or certificate in medical coding. Certification from organizations like the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is often required or preferred, and familiarity with coding systems such as ICD-10-CM and CPT is essential.
Inpatient Coding jobs near you
Infographic showing various Inpatient Coding job openings in Minnesota as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 55% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 88% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,282 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Senior Inpatient Medical Coder - Acute Edits & Denials

Eden Prairie, MN • Remote

UnitedHealth Group
Insurance Services • 10K+ employees
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$24 - $43/hr

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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. 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. 

As a Senior Inpatient Medical Coder/Acute Edits and Denials Claims Analyst, you will work remotely to correct, CCI, Medically Unlikely (MUE) Edits, and Medical Necessity Edits in addition to periodic coding. 

You will also work combine 3 day payment window, denial claim edit, dental and various other WQ accounts.   You will ensure that all Inpatient acute hospital coding assignments are accurate according to coding policies and based on the documentation provided in the medical record. 

Using a thorough knowledge of coding policies and procedures as well as medical terminology and technology, you will be responsible for querying  physicians for documentation under the direction of the Coding Operations Manager or Quality Management personnel.

Experience with the following acute inpatient hospital coding elements is required: MS- DRG and APR DRG (severity and risk of mortality) assignment, complication and comorbidity secondary diagnosis code identification, present on admission indicators, ICD-10-PCS procedure code assignment.

Experience with charge, supply codes, EPIC Account Activities functions and payer billing workflows is beneficial but not required (these will be trained).

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Responsibilities:

  • Work acute inpatient hospital claim edits, denials, 3-day rule combines and other secondary work queues for Allina Health.
  • (Coding) Recodes medical records to satisfy the claims, edits, and denials using coding classifications to ensure data integrity and proper assignments.
  • (Coding) Analyzes medical records to ensure accurate coding, and send provider feedback to improve the quality of documentation to support code assignment and billing.
  • (Coding) 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.
  • Combine accounts; identifies codes that require charge build, collaborate with other departments on charging and documentation requirements, participates in special projects involving payer and compliance reviews
  • Other duties as assigned.

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:

  • Associate's degree
  • One of the following credentials is required upon hire required, and to be maintained annually:

    • Coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CIC)

    • Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

    • CIC Certified Inpatient Coder from American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

    • Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

    • Registered Health Information Admin - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

  • 2+ years of Coding experience
  • 2+ years of Acute Care inpatient medical coding experience (hospital, facility, etc.) 

*All employees working remotely 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 $24.00 to $43.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

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