Remote Coding Quality Analyst - Medical Coding & Audits

Optum; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 33,062 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k

Equity program

Job summary

Optum is hiring a Coding Quality Analyst to support comprehensive medical coding and auditing tasks. The role is full-time with a standard 40-hour week and CST business hours, offering telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S.

You will review coding records, document decisions, and collaborate with teams to identify trends and improve accuracy. Qualified candidates will have AHIMA or AAPC credentials, CPT coding experience, and strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Active coding certification (AHIMA or AAPC) per listed credentials.
• At least 2 years of CPT medical coding experience.
• At least 2 years of medical record auditing experience.
• Full-time, 40 hours/week, with 8am–5pm CST shifts and possible overtime.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Review records identified as suspicious or potentially fraudulent using CPT/ICD guidelines.
• Document decisions and enter notes in company systems.
• Discuss and present decisions to internal/external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with team to identify billing trends and coding schemes.

Skills

Coding

Auditing

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Optum is hiring a Coding Quality Analyst to support comprehensive medical coding and auditing tasks. The role is full-time with a standard 40-hour week and CST business hours, offering telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S.

You will review coding records, document decisions, and collaborate with teams to identify trends and improve accuracy. Qualified candidates will have AHIMA or AAPC credentials, CPT coding experience, and strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently in