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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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as a flexible resource to be dispatched to coding teams experiencing high volumes or staffing shortages
- Perform accurate and timely coding of inpatient, outpatient, and/or professional services as needed
- Collaborate with team leads to identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks
- Facilitate onboarding of new coders, including system access, training schedules, and documentation review
- Provide mentorship and hands-on training to ensure coding accuracy and compliance with organizational standards
- Develop and maintain onboarding materials and best practice guides
- Lead the coding integration process during M&A activities, including system alignment and coder transition/staffing requirements
- Act as a liaison between acquired entities and internal departments to ensure a smooth transition
- Work cross-functionally with Production Coding and Revenue Cycle teams
- Provide regular updates to leadership on project status and integration progress
- Stay current with industry changes, payer updates, and coding guidelines through continuing education and professional development
- Attain and/or maintain relevant professional certifications and continuing education seminars as required
- Utilize and navigate across clinical software applications to assign medical codes or complete reviews
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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 equivalent)
- Coding Certification from AAPC or AHIMA professional coding association: (CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CCS-P etc.)
- 3+ years of multi-specialty coding experience
- 2+ years knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, Modifiers & HCPCS coding classification and guidelines
- 1+ years of M&A integration experience
- 1+ years of experience in multiple EHR systems (i.e. EPIC, Cerner, Allscripts, Athena)
- 1+ years of Revenue Cycle experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology, disease process and anatomy and physiology
- 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 $29 - $52 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.
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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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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as a flexible resource to be dispatched to coding teams experiencing high volumes or staffing shortages
- Perform accurate and timely coding of inpatient, outpatient, and/or professional services as needed
- Collaborate with team leads to identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks
- Facilitate onboarding of new coders, including system access, training schedules, and documentation review
- Provide mentorship and hands-on training to ensure coding accuracy and compliance with organizational standards
- Develop and maintain onboarding materials and best practice guides
- Lead the coding integration process during M&A activities, including system alignment and coder transition/staffing requirements
- Act as a liaison between acquired entities and internal departments to ensure a smooth transition
- Work cross-functionally with Production Coding and Revenue Cycle teams
- Provide regular updates to leadership on project status and integration progress
- Stay current with industry changes, payer updates, and coding guidelines through continuing education and professional development
- Attain and/or maintain relevant professional certifications and continuing education seminars as required
- Utilize and navigate across clinical software applications to assign medical codes or complete reviews
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions 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 equivalent)
- Coding Certification from AAPC or AHIMA professional coding association: (CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CCS-P etc.)
- 3+ years of multi-specialty coding experience
- 2+ years knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, Modifiers & HCPCS coding classification and guidelines
- 1+ years of M&A integration experience
- 1+ years of experience in multiple EHR systems (i.e. EPIC, Cerner, Allscripts, Athena)
- 1+ years of Revenue Cycle experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology, disease process and anatomy and physiology
- 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 $29 - $52 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.
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.
#RPO #GREEN
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in coding quality analyst jobs.
- CPC, CCS, RHIT, or equivalent coding credential required or strongly preferred
- Minimum three to five years of experience in medical coding or health information management
- Proficiency with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II code sets
- Experience conducting coding audits and producing written feedback reports
- Familiarity with encoder software and electronic health record platforms
- Knowledge of payer guidelines, compliance standards, and documentation requirements
Tips for Your Coding Quality Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to audit metrics
Hiring managers want to see accuracy rates, audit volumes, and coding error reduction numbers on your resume. Pull those figures from your current role and place them in your work history bullets, not buried in a summary paragraph.
List your credentials above your degree
CPC, CCS, RHIT, and CPC-A credentials carry more weight than your degree for most coding quality analyst openings. Put them in a dedicated credentials line near the top of your resume so recruiters spot them before they read anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists coding quality analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by specialty to avoid mismatched postings
Coding quality roles differ sharply between inpatient facility coding, outpatient professional fee, and risk adjustment. When searching, add your specialty as a keyword so you're not applying to roles that require a code set you don't audit.
Prepare for a live coding audit exercise
Many employers give candidates a timed chart audit or a sample record to code and review during the interview. Practice pulling codes from operative notes or progress notes under a time limit so the format isn't a surprise on the day.
Negotiate using compliance scope, not just title
If an offer comes in low, make the case using the scope of your audit responsibility, the payer mix you cover, or the number of coders you oversee. These specifics justify a higher rate more effectively than comparing titles alone.
Coding Quality Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most coding quality analysts?
The most active employers for coding quality analysts right now are Optum, Providence Swedish, and Houston Methodist, and the most openings are in Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, managed care organizations, and medical billing companies tend to post the most volume consistently.
How many coding quality analyst jobs are remote?
About 85% of coding quality analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible roles in health information management. Outpatient professional fee auditing and risk adjustment quality review tend to have the highest share of fully remote positions.
How do you become a coding quality analyst?
Start by earning a recognized coding credential such as a CPC or CCS, then build hands-on coding experience across a specific care setting like inpatient, outpatient, or risk adjustment. Move into quality by taking on internal audit tasks in your current role, documenting your accuracy rates, and pursuing any employer-offered compliance or audit training before applying to dedicated quality analyst positions.
Can you get hired as a coding quality analyst with little experience?
Some employers will consider candidates who have strong coding credentials and high accuracy in a production coding role, even without formal audit experience. The most effective way to bridge the gap is to volunteer for internal audits at your current job, document any feedback you delivered to peers, and frame those examples explicitly in your resume and cover letter when applying to quality roles.
What does the coding quality analyst interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial screening call, a technical interview focused on audit methodology and code set knowledge, and a practical exercise where you review sample records or identify coding errors in a mock scenario. Some employers add a final interview with a compliance or revenue cycle leader who evaluates how you communicate findings and handle coder disagreements.
Where can I find and apply to coding quality analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to coding quality analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty and credentials, then apply directly to each one that fits your background.
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