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Intermountain Health

PB Coding Coordinator

Springfield, IL · On-site

$31.01 - $48.84/hr

Functionally work within Microsoft Office Suite products & Optum Encoder Pro. * Provides education/training for medical providers and coders within the department. * Performs quality assurance audits ...

UnitedHealth Group

Software Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · Remote

$72K - $130K/yr

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people ... Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code adhering to enterprise software engineering ...

UnitedHealth Group

Senior Software Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$120K - $158K/yr

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people ... code quality, and enhance engineering delivery efficiency * Evaluate emerging technology and AI ...

UnitedHealth Group

Senior Software Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · Remote

$120K - $158K/yr

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people ... code quality, and enhance engineering delivery efficiency * Evaluate emerging technology and AI ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for optum coder in Illinois is $26.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.41 and $33.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Optum Coder vs Medical Coder?

AspectOptum CoderMedical Coder
CertificationsAHIMA or AAPC certifications (CPC, CCS)AHIMA or AAPC certifications (CPC, CCS)
Work EnvironmentHealthcare organizations, insurance companies, consulting firmsHospitals, clinics, physician offices, insurance companies
Industry UsageUsed across healthcare and insurance sectorsPrimarily in healthcare facilities and billing services

Optum Coders and Medical Coders share similar certifications and work environments, often overlapping in healthcare and insurance settings. While Optum Coders may work specifically within Optum's healthcare services, Medical Coders are employed broadly across various healthcare providers. Both roles require similar skills and certifications, making them closely related but distinct in employer and specific job functions.

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Infographic showing various Optum Coder job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,411 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Inpatient Medical Records Coder

Silver Cross Hospital

New Lenox, IL • On-site, Remote

$25.84 - $38.76/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Silver Cross Hospital rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

550th of 1,061 rated hospitals

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We're known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve...and for each other. Come join us! It's the way you want to be treated.
Position Summary: Codes accurately and productively with abstraction to assigned inpatient medical records to meet the reimbursement, indexing and statistical requirements of the hospital. Consistently maintaining production and accuracy standards at all times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Accurately codes and sequences all diagnoses and procedures documented in the medical record according to the established official coding guidelines, principles and appropriate reimbursement standards
  • Utilizes Computer Assisted Coding software program following assigned workflows
  • Accurately abstracts required data entering into Computer Assisted Coding system
  • Works with Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists to assure clear, concise and specific documentation from physicians when clarification is needed
  • Issues accurate coding queries following AHIMA compliant coding query guidelines and assisting medical staff member documentation clarification
  • Ability to meet and sustain Silver Cross Hospital production and quality standards for IP coding, post training.
  • Assists with special projects and reports as requested
  • Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits
  • Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct

Required Qualifications:
Education and Training:
  • Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT); or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required
  • MS-DRG knowledge required, APR-DRG knowledge a plus
  • 2 - 3 years of Acute Care Hospital Coding experience required
  • 3M Encoder experience preferred, Cerner, Meditech, Optum System experience preferred

Work Shift Details:
Days, Full-time Remote; Flexible schedule
The pay for this position is $25.84 - $38.76
Department:
MEDICAL RECORDS
Benefits for You
At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.
Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Other voluntary benefit plans
• PTO and Sick time
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement
Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However,registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.
The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.
The expected pay for this position is listed below:
$25.84 - $32.30

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About Silver Cross Hospital

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At Silver Cross, we pride ourselves on delivering unrivaled care to every patient, every time. As a result, our focus on safety, quality and patient experience has earned us numerous national awards over the years. As the needs of our community have grown, so has Silver Cross—in both size and stature. Our many healthcare services rapidly expanded, evolved and increased in complexity. To serve you and your loved ones even better than before, we've proudly partnered with many of Chicago's leading academic medical centers, bringing extraordinarily advanced care close to home.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New Lenox, IL, US

Year founded

1895

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