Volunteer Optum Medical Coding Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Pay Rate: $28.00/hour

Primarily Remote Opportunity with ability to be in St. Louis, MO once per month.

Monday-Friday | Flexible Start Time Between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM

6-Month Contract Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Medical Coding Specialist to join a dynamic healthcare revenue cycle team. This role is ideal for a certified coding professional with experience in medical appeals, accounts receivable, coding review, and reimbursement analysis.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in resolving denied claims, researching payer policies, reviewing clinical documentation, and ensuring accurate coding and reimbursement. If you have strong analytical skills, a passion for problem-solving, and experience working in Epic, we'd love to connect with you.

• Review and appeal denied claims from commercial and government payers
• Draft appeal letters and compile supporting documentation
• Research payer policies, regulations, and reimbursement guidelines
• Investigate and resolve complex reimbursement issues

• Review clinical documentation to ensure accurate code assignment
• Assign and validate ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and Evaluation & Management (E/M) codes
• Ensure diagnoses and procedures are properly documented and linked
• Identify coding opportunities and areas of documentation improvement

• Work Epic billing work queues and CRM tasks
• Review remittance advice for payment accuracy and denials
• Perform charge corrections as needed
• Update insurance and demographic information within the billing system
• Support AR follow-up and collections activities

• Partner with providers, coding teams, and revenue cycle colleagues to resolve payer issues
• Provide guidance on medical terminology, coding practices, and policy interpretation
• Assist with special revenue cycle projects and initiatives

✅ Certified Procedural Coder (CPC) certification OR RHIT/RHIA certification

✅ Experience in one or more of the following:

• Medical coding
• Medical billing
• Healthcare accounts receivable (AR)
• Insurance collections
• Revenue cycle operations
• Medical appeals and denials management

✅ Strong knowledge of:

• ICD-10 Coding
• CPT Coding
• HCPCS Coding
• Medical Terminology
• Insurance Appeals & Reimbursement Processes

✅ Experience using Epic or a comparable healthcare billing platform

Candidates with experience supporting any of the following specialties are highly encouraged to apply:

• OB/GYN
• Pediatrics
• Physical Therapy
• Ophthalmology

The ideal candidate is:

• Detail-oriented and highly accurate
• Skilled at analyzing complex payer denials
• Comfortable researching policies and interpreting guidelines
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• A strong communicator who collaborates effectively with clinical and administrative teams
• Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional standards

Primarily Remote

• Work from home the majority of the time
• One on-site team meeting per month
• Candidates located in Missouri or the surrounding area are strongly preferred to accommodate the monthly in-person collaboration requirement

⭐ Flexible start times

⭐ Remote work environment

⭐ Meaningful impact on revenue cycle performance and patient care operations

⭐ Collaborative healthcare team culture

⭐ Opportunity to leverage advanced coding and appeals expertise

⭐ Exposure to complex reimbursement and payer resolution work

If you're a CPC, RHIT, or RHIA-certified professional with experience in medical coding, denials, appeals, accounts receivable, and Epic, we want to hear from you. Join a team where your expertise directly contributes to reimbursement success and operational excellence.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Saint Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.