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Texas Health Institute

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people ... Growing together. The Medical Coding Auditor is required to determine the accuracy of claims ...

NACBA

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people ... Growing together. The Medical Coding Auditor is required to determine the accuracy of claims ...

Quartz

$56K - $70K/yr

The Senior Coding Compliance Specialist will investigate, implement, and audit the outcomes of ... or Optum claims edit system knowledge * Strong understanding of governmental medical payment ...

UnitedHealth Group

Senior Medical Coder

Washington, DC · Remote

$24 - $43/hr

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people ... Apply understanding of relevant medical coding subject areas (e.g., diagnosis, procedural ...

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How much do on call optum medical coding jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for on call optum medical coding in the United States is $19.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between On Call Optum Medical Coding vs Medical Coding Specialist?

AspectOn Call Optum Medical CodingMedical Coding Specialist
CertificationsCertified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalentCertified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent
Work EnvironmentRemote, on-call basis, flexible hoursTypically office or remote, regular hours
Employer & IndustryOptum/UnitedHealth Group, healthcare industryHospitals, clinics, healthcare providers

On Call Optum Medical Coding involves remote, flexible, on-call work primarily for Optum, focusing on coding urgent or specialized cases. In contrast, Medical Coding Specialists usually work regular hours in healthcare facilities or remotely, handling routine coding tasks. Both roles require similar certifications but differ mainly in work schedule and environment.

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Infographic showing various On Call Optum Medical Coding job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,170 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Clinical Analyst & Coding Specialist

Columbia, SC • On-site

Dcode Talent LLC
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$55 - $60/hr

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Job Summary:
- On-site position; applicants must be local.
- Requires BSN or ADN degree.
- Must have an active, non-restricted South Carolina RN license.
- Must hold current CPC or CCS certification (or obtain within one year); ICD-10 proficiency required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in healthcare insurance (medical review, program integrity, or appeals).
- At least 5 years working with IT developers/programmers in a payer environment.
- At least 5 years’ experience with medical coding in a payer environment.
- Minimum 3 years of direct clinical experience with strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
- At least 5 years’ knowledge of ICD, CPT, HCPCS coding, and related methodologies.
- Extensive knowledge (5+ years) of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology.
- Preferred: 5+ years’ experience in policy remediation.
- Preferred: 5+ years’ experience with claims processing systems.
- Preferred: 5+ years’ experience using Optum Encoder or similar medical coding software.