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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for per diem optum health utilization review in the United States is $42.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.41 and $48.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Per Diem Optum Health Utilization Review vs Per Diem Health Insurance Claims Processor?

AspectPer Diem Optum Health Utilization ReviewPer Diem Health Insurance Claims Processor
CertificationsTypically requires healthcare or insurance-related certificationsRequires claims processing or insurance certifications
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, insurance companies, remote optionsInsurance companies, healthcare payers, remote work
Industry UsageUsed in healthcare utilization managementUsed in claims processing and reimbursement
Job FocusAssessing medical necessity and utilizationReviewing and processing insurance claims

The main difference is that Per Diem Optum Health Utilization Review focuses on evaluating medical necessity and managing healthcare utilization, while Per Diem Health Insurance Claims Processor handles the review and processing of insurance claims for reimbursement. Both roles require healthcare or insurance certifications and are integral to healthcare administration but serve different functions within the industry.

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Utilization Review RN - Per Diem*

CARSON VALLEY HEALTH

Gardnerville, NV • On-site

Other

Re-posted 25 days ago

Carson Valley Health rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Utilization Review RN - Per Diem

*IMPORTANT NOTE: In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis.

Position Summary:

Performs clinically orientated medical chart reviews and other administrative tasks to meet the requirements of the medical center's utilization review plan, state and federal regulations, insurance company requirements for reimbursement.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred; three (3) years of clinical care or nursing experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience AND (2) two years' experience Utilization Review.

Certificate Preferred

  • CCM (certification in case management) is preferred.

License Required

  • Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Nevada, and remain active with all annual licensing requirements.

Minimum Work Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year of case management or utilization management experience.
  • Knowledge of InterQual or McKesson criteria preferred.
  • Knowledge in conducting a medical record review for medical necessity.
  • Knowledge of basic ICD-10, CPT coding knowledge preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of regulations as set forth by The Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services.
  • Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Skill and ability to work independently
Position Essential Functions:

Chart Review

  • Conducts chart review to determine that InterQual-based care criteria is met.
  • Assist in determining if patients are in the correct hospital setting
  • Review elective surgery schedule
  • Review outpatient charts (observation)
  • Obtains appropriate patient records as required by payor agencies and initiates the UR Medical Director as necessary for unwarranted admissions

Hospital Reimbursements

  • Understand and demonstrate the requirements needed to maximize reimbursement to the hospital
  • Assist in obtaining authorizations as needed; including follow-up
  • Respond to insurance providers in a timely and thorough manner
  • Communicates with various hospital departments in a meaningful manner
  • Assists in ensuring appropriate room charges, patient status, discharge disposition, etc.
  • Reviews denials and collaborates on appeals of denials
  • Communicates with HIM staff and resolves discrepancies

Knowledge

  • Condition 44 documentation and requirement; HINN notification letters, ABN-advance beneficiary notice, Important Letter from Medicare, etc
  • Maintains practices consistent with the hospital's utilization review (UR) plan
  • Reviews the plans components and is a member of the utilization review committee
  • Obtains data and statistics addressed in the hospital's UR plan and presents information as needed
  • Ensures appropriate and cost-effective healthcare services to patients

Documentation

  • Demonstrates understanding and supports clinical documentation improvement strategies
  • Ability to efficiently locate priority clinical information in a medical record, and to critically interpret that information as part of a treatment plan.
  • Analyze clinical information to identify areas with potential for documentation improvement
  • Demonstrates collaborative work relationship with coding staff to assure documentation of discharge diagnosis and co-morbidities are complete and accurately reflect the patient's clinical status and care.
  • Reviews medical records concurrently, recognizes opportunities for documentation improvement, and follows up with appropriate staff.
  • Facilitates modifications to clinical documentation through collaborative interactions with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.

Carson Valley Health is proud to be recognized as a finalist in the "Best Places to Work" - Northern Nevada, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Per diem positions have no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The position will fill in for individuals who take unplanned and/or planned time off.

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