Associate Medical Coder Jobs
Associate Medical Coder jobs are open across hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, and health information management companies, from entry-level to experienced associate roles, with specializations in inpatient coding, outpatient facility coding, and professional fee coding. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position: Medical Coder
Rate: $48.57
Location: Remote in IL only (Candidate must reside in IL)
Note: Looking for RN with an active license and coding certification (CPC, COC, CIC, CPMA, CCS, CCS-P or RHIT/RHIA)
Prefer:
- Behavioral Health coding and auditing experience.
- Knowledge of DSM-5 documentation requirements.
- Experience auditing mental health, substance use disorder, psychiatric facility, and behavioral health outpatient claims.
Description:
Investigates complex healthcare claims flagged by third-party referrals, tips, or external allegations prior to payment. This role combines advanced clinical coding expertise (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) with investigative scrutiny. The auditor reviews medical records to verify that documented services match the billed codes, adhere to medical necessity guidelines, and comply with state, federal, and contractual coding regulations.
Key responsibilities:
- Allegation Triaging & Investigation: Analyze incoming third-party referrals, compliance tips, and external fraud allegations to identify specific billing patterns, suspect providers, or unbundled services.
- Identify potential fraud, waste, abuse, billing irregularities, and patterns of non-compliance through medical record review and claims analysis.
- Pre-Payment Clinical Review: Perform comprehensive clinical and technical reviews of high-dollar or highly complex medical records before a claim is finalized for payment.
- Coding & Documentation Validation: Audit clinical documentation to ensure strict alignment with CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and Official Coding Guidelines.
- Medical Necessity Assessment: Evaluate medical records against internal medical policies, prepare review summary as needed and work closely with Medical Directors.
- Prepare audit summaries and support referrals to Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Provider Performance, or Compliance teams when warranted.
Required Qualifications & Education:
- Education: Nursing RN, active license
- Core Coding Credentials: Must hold at least one active, nationally recognized coding certification:
- AAPC: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA).
- AHIMA: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P), or Registered Health Information Technician/Administrator (RHIT/RHIA).
- Experience: 5 years combined experience in clinical auditing, medical coding, payment integrity, SIU investigations, utilization management, or healthcare compliance, or related healthcare reimbursement functions, including medical record review and claims auditing.
Technical Expertise:
- Demonstrated proficiency in CPT, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, and medical record documentation review.
- Working knowledge of CMS reimbursement methodology, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Pay: From $48.57 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Referral program
Experience:
- clinical auditing and medical coding: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- Certificate-CPC, COC, CIC, CPMA, CCS, CCS-P or RHIT/RHIA (Required)
Location:
- Illinois (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Position: Medical Coder
Rate: $48.57
Location: Remote in IL only (Candidate must reside in IL)
Note: Looking for RN with an active license and coding certification (CPC, COC, CIC, CPMA, CCS, CCS-P or RHIT/RHIA)
Prefer:
- Behavioral Health coding and auditing experience.
- Knowledge of DSM-5 documentation requirements.
- Experience auditing mental health, substance use disorder, psychiatric facility, and behavioral health outpatient claims.
Description:
Investigates complex healthcare claims flagged by third-party referrals, tips, or external allegations prior to payment. This role combines advanced clinical coding expertise (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) with investigative scrutiny. The auditor reviews medical records to verify that documented services match the billed codes, adhere to medical necessity guidelines, and comply with state, federal, and contractual coding regulations.
Key responsibilities:
- Allegation Triaging & Investigation: Analyze incoming third-party referrals, compliance tips, and external fraud allegations to identify specific billing patterns, suspect providers, or unbundled services.
- Identify potential fraud, waste, abuse, billing irregularities, and patterns of non-compliance through medical record review and claims analysis.
- Pre-Payment Clinical Review: Perform comprehensive clinical and technical reviews of high-dollar or highly complex medical records before a claim is finalized for payment.
- Coding & Documentation Validation: Audit clinical documentation to ensure strict alignment with CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and Official Coding Guidelines.
- Medical Necessity Assessment: Evaluate medical records against internal medical policies, prepare review summary as needed and work closely with Medical Directors.
- Prepare audit summaries and support referrals to Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Provider Performance, or Compliance teams when warranted.
Required Qualifications & Education:
- Education: Nursing RN, active license
- Core Coding Credentials: Must hold at least one active, nationally recognized coding certification:
- AAPC: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA).
- AHIMA: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P), or Registered Health Information Technician/Administrator (RHIT/RHIA).
- Experience: 5 years combined experience in clinical auditing, medical coding, payment integrity, SIU investigations, utilization management, or healthcare compliance, or related healthcare reimbursement functions, including medical record review and claims auditing.
Technical Expertise:
- Demonstrated proficiency in CPT, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, and medical record documentation review.
- Working knowledge of CMS reimbursement methodology, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Pay: From $48.57 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Referral program
Experience:
- clinical auditing and medical coding: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- Certificate-CPC, COC, CIC, CPMA, CCS, CCS-P or RHIT/RHIA (Required)
Location:
- Illinois (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
- Optum21
- BayCare Health System5
- Dane Street4
- US Department of Veterans Affairs4
- MedHQ3
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance10
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Education5
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate medical coder jobs.
- CPC, CCA, CCS, or equivalent medical coding certification from AAPC or AHIMA
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II code sets
- Experience with encoder software such as 3M, Optum EncoderPro, or TruCode
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and disease processes relevant to coding
- Familiarity with payer guidelines, Medicare, and Medicaid billing requirements
- Associate degree or formal training in health information technology or a related field
Tips for Your Associate Medical Coder Job Search
List your credentials prominently on your resume
Put your CPC, CCA, or CCS credential right at the top of your resume, next to your name. Hiring managers scan for certification status before reading anything else on an associate medical coder application, so burying it in a skills section costs you interviews.
Target postings that name your code sets
Filter for openings that specify the ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS code sets you've actually worked with. A job listing that calls out E&M coding or surgical coding by name is a much stronger match than one that only says 'medical coding experience required.'
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate medical coder openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show encoder software experience on your resume
Name the specific encoder tools you've used, such as 3M 360 Encompass, Optum EncoderPro, or TruCode. Many job postings screen for a named platform, and candidates who list it explicitly move past applicant tracking filters faster than those who write 'coding software' generically.
Prepare for a live coding assessment before interviews
Many employers require you to code a sample record or operative report during the interview process. Practice pulling codes from actual medical documentation, not just memorizing guidelines, so you can work through an unfamiliar record under time pressure without freezing.
Negotiate start date around your AHIMA or AAPC exam window
If you're awaiting a credentialing exam result, tell the hiring manager during the offer stage rather than after. Most employers will hold a position for a candidate who's already scheduled to test, but the conversation needs to happen before you sign an offer, not after.
Associate Medical Coder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate medical coders?
The companies hiring the most associate medical coders right now include Optum, BayCare Health System, and Dane Street, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, hospital networks, and medical billing companies consistently make up the bulk of active postings for this role.
How many associate medical coder jobs are remote?
About 69% of associate medical coder openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making this one of the more remote-accessible roles in healthcare administration. Outpatient professional fee coding and physician practice billing tend to have the highest share of fully remote positions, while inpatient facility coding roles are more likely to require on-site work, at least initially.
How do you become an associate medical coder?
Start by completing a formal medical coding program through a community college or accredited online provider that covers ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding. After completing your coursework, sit for a certification exam through AAPC or AHIMA to earn a credential like the CPC or CCA. Most entry-level employers require that credential before hiring, so get certified before applying to associate roles.
Can you get hired as an associate medical coder with no experience?
Yes, some employers hire associate medical coders directly out of a coding program if you hold a recognized certification. Externship hours completed during your training program count as practical experience and should be listed on your resume with the facility name and code types you worked on. Physician practice settings and billing companies are generally more open to new credentialed coders than large hospital systems.
What does the associate medical coder interview process look like?
Most associate medical coder interviews include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with a coding manager or senior coder. You'll often be asked to complete a timed coding assessment using sample medical records or operative notes. Some employers also ask scenario questions about how you'd handle a coding discrepancy, a payer denial, or an ambiguous diagnosis documented in a chart.
Where can I find and apply to associate medical coder jobs?
You can find and apply to associate medical coder jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials, experience level, and preferred work setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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