Senior Coding Quality Analyst

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•$29 - $52•Remote

About The Position

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is seeking a Senior Coding Quality Analyst to support coding teams and help improve health outcomes. This position serves as a flexible resource for teams experiencing high volumes or staffing shortages, performing coding as needed across inpatient, outpatient, and professional services. The role also supports onboarding and training, develops guidance materials, and leads coding integration during mergers and acquisitions. You will work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. and collaborate with Production Coding, Revenue Cycle, acquired entities, and internal departments. The position requires maintaining relevant certifications and continuing education, and using clinical software applications to assign medical codes or complete reviews. All telecommuters must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
Coding certification from AAPC or AHIMA, such as CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, or CCS-P.
At least 3 years of multispecialty coding experience.
At least 2 years of knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, modifiers, and HCPCS coding classifications and guidelines.
At least 1 year of M&A integration experience.
At least 1 year of experience with multiple EHR systems, such as EPIC, Cerner, Allscripts, or Athena.
At least 1 year of Revenue Cycle experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy, and physiology.
Telecommuters must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a flexible resource for 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 and 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 leadership with regular updates 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 attend continuing education seminars as required.
Use and navigate clinical software applications to assign medical codes or complete reviews.