Job Title: Coding Quality Analyst
Company: Optum (UnitedHealth Group)
Location: Remote, U.S. (telecommute)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hrs/week, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM CST (occasional overtime possible)
Pay: $23.41 – $41.83 per hour (based on experience, certifications, and market)
Requirements:
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Active RN or LPN license or AHIMA/AAPC coding certification
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2+ years coding or medical record auditing experience
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Familiarity with CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10-CM/PCS
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Microsoft/Adobe applications proficiency
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Dedicated private work area & reliable internet (telecommuter policy applies)
Role Overview:
This role blends nursing knowledge with coding and auditing. You’ll review claims for accurate coding and billing, provide clinical narratives, flag potential fraud or abuse, and support compliance efforts. Training is provided, and you’ll work in a structured, metrics-driven environment.
Benefits:
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Remote work flexibility
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Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, stock purchase)
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Career development within Optum/UnitedHealth Group
Apply here: View the job listing
Would You Take It?
This position takes you out of bedside care and into auditing and compliance. It offers solid pay, stability, and career growth — but also requires meeting strict production and quality standards in a desk-job environment.
Would you take this LPN-eligible job? Why or why not?