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Optum Medical Coder Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 10 Dec 2024

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Medical Coder Interview Questions & Answers

user image Afsana S S

posted on 10 Dec 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was quite moderate and can pass the round 1

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Optum Medical Coder interview:
  • icd - 10
  • Cpt
  • Anatomy

Medical Coder Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Jun 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was very easy aptitude test multiple choice questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why did u choose medical coding
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Discussion about salary
  • Q2. Personal questions

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Medical Coder Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Jun 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Function s of urinary system
  • Q2. Kidney medical term
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me your self
  • Q2. Briefly AMCT medical coading

Medical Coder Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 14 Apr 2024

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

20 question 4 comprehension 5 question for each

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview viva She is very rude and worst behaviour She asked a question to a candidate like 5+yr experience candidate I attend for the first time also a fresher she asked tough questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well don't lose hope

Optum interview questions for designations

 Trainee Medical Coder

 (5)

 Senior Medical Coder

 (3)

 Coder

 (1)

 Associate Medical Coder

 (1)

 Medical Coding

 (1)

 Medical Coding Analyst

 (4)

 Medical Coding Associate

 (2)

 Medical Coding Executive

 (1)

Medical Coder Interview Questions & Answers

user image Sowmya Mankala

posted on 28 Oct 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Assignment 

Anatomy and physiology

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Anatomy and physiology
  • Q2. Basic Icd 10,HCC

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Medical Coder Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Jan 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test is done without any problem

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Ask questions related to human body systems
  • Q2. How many system in human body
  • Q3. Explain any one system in detail
  • Q4. Disease related to system

Medical Coder Interview Questions & Answers

user image Sudheer Kumar

posted on 10 Jun 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at SreeKavitha Engineering College, Mahaboobnagar and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was very easy aptitude test multiple choice questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Medical coding
  • Q2. About any system

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Optum Medical Coder interview:
  • Anatomy
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nyc good experience,very curious

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user image Thoughtflows Medical Coding Academy

posted on 19 Nov 2021

Medical Coder Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Apr 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral

Round 1 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Describe circulatory system
  • Q2. How many bones in infants and adult
  • Q3. How many chamber in heart
  • Q4. How many systems of body
  • Q5. Types of vertebrate
  • Ans. 

    Types of vertebrates include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

    • Mammals - Give birth to live young and nurse them with milk (e.g. humans, dogs)

    • Birds - Have feathers, lay eggs, and have beaks (e.g. eagles, sparrows)

    • Reptiles - Have scales, lay eggs, and are cold-blooded (e.g. snakes, turtles)

    • Amphibians - Live both on land and in water, lay eggs in water (e.g. frogs, salamanders)

    • Fish - Have scales, fins, and g...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare in detail human anatomy and physiology

Medical Coder Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Apr 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Written test is about anatomy

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself and about subject

Optum Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Optum Medical Coder interview?
Optum interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Optum interview process are Technical, HR and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for Optum Medical Coder interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Optum. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Optum expect are medical coding, CPC, Clinical Operations, Application Software and Charts.
What are the top questions asked in Optum Medical Coder interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Optum Medical Coder interview -

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How long is the Optum Medical Coder interview process?

The duration of Optum Medical Coder interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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Optum Medical Coder Interview Process

based on 15 interviews in last 1 year

2 Interview rounds

  • Aptitude Test Round
  • Technical Round
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People are getting interviews through

based on 18 Optum interviews
Job Portal
Referral
Company Website
WalkIn
Campus Placement
22%
22%
17%
17%
17%
5% candidates got the interview through other sources.
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