Remote Associate Medical Coder Jobs
Remote associate medical coder jobs are open across the U.S. in healthcare systems, physician groups, revenue cycle management firms, and health insurance companies hiring on distributed teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Optum, BayCare Health System, and UASI. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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
- Optum20
- BayCare Health System4
- UASI2
- MedHQ2
- Epathusa2
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance10
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Education2
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote Associate Medical Coder Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote associate medical coder openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your credentials and specialty focus and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings.
Lead with your coding credentials upfront
Remote employers filter applications fast, so put your CPC, CCS, or CCA credential and your primary code set specialties in the first line of your resume summary. Reviewers who never meet you in person decide quickly based on what they see first.
Show clean async communication in your application
Remote coding teams run on written communication. Write your cover letter and any email correspondence in the same precise, organized style you would use to document a coding decision. That consistency signals you can handle remote clarification requests without back-and-forth.
Prepare for remote coding assessments before interviews
Many remote employers require a timed coding test using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS before or during the interview stage. Practice coding clinical scenarios against an encoder or coding reference tool under time pressure so you perform accurately without the safety net of an in-person supervisor.
Remote Associate Medical Coder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote associate medical coder job?
Remote associate medical coder roles go to candidates who can demonstrate accurate, independent coding work without in-person oversight. Employers screen for proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, familiarity with electronic health records platforms, and strong written communication for async documentation. Holding a recognized credential such as a CPC, CCS, or CCA from AAPC or AHIMA gives you a clear edge over uncredentialed applicants for remote positions.
Which companies hire remote associate medical coders?
Employers currently hiring remote associate medical coders include Optum, BayCare Health System, and UASI, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings are concentrated at revenue cycle management companies, managed care organizations, and large health systems that run distributed coding departments.
Can you get a remote associate medical coder job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal hands-on supervision. Your best path in is through externships tied to a coding program, volunteer medical records work, or a practicum that produces real coded charts you can reference. Candidates who also hold an entry-level credential from AAPC or AHIMA move ahead of those with coursework alone.
Do you need a degree for remote associate medical coder jobs?
Not always. Most remote employers weigh a recognized coding credential and demonstrated coding accuracy over a four-year degree. A certificate from an accredited medical coding program paired with a CPC, CCS, or CCA credential is the standard baseline. What remote employers care most about is whether you can produce clean, defensible codes without supervision, which is what your credential and any real coding samples prove.
Which industries hire the most remote associate medical coders?
Most remote associate medical coder openings sit in Insurance, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed coding teams to process high claim volumes across multiple locations without centralizing staff.
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