Remote Coding Specialist Jobs
Remote coding specialist jobs are open across the U.S. in healthcare, insurance, and revenue cycle management, from entry-level coding roles at digital health startups to senior specialist positions on distributed payer and provider teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Meridial, CorroHealth, and University of Virginia. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Accurate coding is foundational to quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and the financial health of a leading academic medical center. As a Coding Specialist 3, you will play an essential role in ensuring the integrity of Anatomic Pathology and coding practices while supporting providers who deliver critical Anatomical Pathology services across the continuum of care.
This fully remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced professional fee coder with a passion for Profee Anatomic Pathology. You'll leverage your expertise to review complex clinical documentation, promote coding accuracy, identify compliance risks, and help ensure appropriate reimbursement for services that directly support patient access to Anatomical Pathology.
The Role
In this highly specialized coding position, you will serve as a trusted resource for coding quality, compliance, and documentation integrity within Anatomical Pathology services. Working independently, you will review and validate Anatomical Pathology professional fee coding while collaborating with providers and operational partners to maintain coding excellence across a diverse health practice.
On a typical day, you may:
- Demonstrate prowess in coding pathology physician services using CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM guidelines.
- Display proficiency in coding and reviewing:
o Surgical pathology specimens (CPT 88302-88309)
o Gross and microscopic examinations
o Pathology consults on outside material (CPT 88321-88323)
o Intraoperative consultations/frozen sections (88331-88332)
o Special stains and immunohistochemistry (88312, 88313, 88341, 88342, G0461-G0462)
o Molecular pathology and pathology consultation services, as is applicable
- Exhibit a strong understanding of pathology documentation requirements, medical necessity, and payer-specific billing guidelines.
- Experience resolving coding edits, denials, charge review work queues, and physician documentation inquiries related to pathology services.
- Determine when provider education or compliant clarification is warranted.
- Apply expertise related to NCCI edits, LCD/NCD policies, and payer-specific billing requirements.
- Support coding quality initiatives through charge review processes, work queue management, and ongoing coding validation activities.
- Utilize Epic, Codify and other coding resources to research and resolve complex coding questions.
- Maintain current knowledge of evolving Anatomical Pathology health coding regulations and reimbursement guidelines.
This role offers the opportunity to work with a broad range of Pathology services, including outpatient, inpatient and consultative services, making it an excellent fit for professionals who enjoy complexity, continuous learning and meaningful impact.
Why UVA Health
UVA Health is one of the nation's leading academic health systems, bringing together exceptional patient care, research, education, and innovation. As part of this mission, coding professionals play a critical role in supporting clinical excellence, regulatory integrity, and operational success across the organization.
At UVA Health, you'll benefit from:
- A fully remote opportunity that allows you to contribute to a nationally recognized health system from your home office.
- Academic medicine at its best, supporting providers delivering advanced Anatomical Pathology care.
- The ability to work alongside highly specialized clinicians and multidisciplinary teams within a complex healthcare environment.
- Challenging and rewarding work that requires critical thinking, independent judgment, and advanced coding expertise.
- Ongoing professional growth through exposure to evolving regulatory guidance, payer requirements, and behavioral health coding practices.
- A culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional patient outcomes.
- The opportunity to make a measurable impact on documentation integrity, reimbursement accuracy, compliance, and quality initiatives across a growing behavioral health service line.
For experienced Anatomical Pathology coders seeking a role that combines autonomy, complexity, and purpose, UVA Health offers the chance to contribute to a health system committed to transforming care and improving lives.
Why People Love Living in Charlottesville
Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life, blending the energy of a vibrant university community with the charm of a historic mountain town. Residents enjoy award-winning restaurants, renowned wineries and breweries, live music, arts and cultural events, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. With excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and abundant outdoor recreation, Charlottesville provides an outstanding balance of professional opportunity and personal well-being. As this position is fully remote, you'll have the flexibility to enjoy the benefits of your own community while remaining connected to a nationally respected academic health system.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: 5+ years of relevant Anatomical Pathology coding experience required.
Licensure: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The pay range for this role is $26.00 - $45.68 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and Education Support
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Accurate coding is foundational to quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and the financial health of a leading academic medical center. As a Coding Specialist 3, you will play an essential role in ensuring the integrity of Anatomic Pathology and coding practices while supporting providers who deliver critical Anatomical Pathology services across the continuum of care.
This fully remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced professional fee coder with a passion for Profee Anatomic Pathology. You'll leverage your expertise to review complex clinical documentation, promote coding accuracy, identify compliance risks, and help ensure appropriate reimbursement for services that directly support patient access to Anatomical Pathology.
The Role
In this highly specialized coding position, you will serve as a trusted resource for coding quality, compliance, and documentation integrity within Anatomical Pathology services. Working independently, you will review and validate Anatomical Pathology professional fee coding while collaborating with providers and operational partners to maintain coding excellence across a diverse health practice.
On a typical day, you may:
- Demonstrate prowess in coding pathology physician services using CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM guidelines.
- Display proficiency in coding and reviewing:
o Surgical pathology specimens (CPT 88302-88309)
o Gross and microscopic examinations
o Pathology consults on outside material (CPT 88321-88323)
o Intraoperative consultations/frozen sections (88331-88332)
o Special stains and immunohistochemistry (88312, 88313, 88341, 88342, G0461-G0462)
o Molecular pathology and pathology consultation services, as is applicable
- Exhibit a strong understanding of pathology documentation requirements, medical necessity, and payer-specific billing guidelines.
- Experience resolving coding edits, denials, charge review work queues, and physician documentation inquiries related to pathology services.
- Determine when provider education or compliant clarification is warranted.
- Apply expertise related to NCCI edits, LCD/NCD policies, and payer-specific billing requirements.
- Support coding quality initiatives through charge review processes, work queue management, and ongoing coding validation activities.
- Utilize Epic, Codify and other coding resources to research and resolve complex coding questions.
- Maintain current knowledge of evolving Anatomical Pathology health coding regulations and reimbursement guidelines.
This role offers the opportunity to work with a broad range of Pathology services, including outpatient, inpatient and consultative services, making it an excellent fit for professionals who enjoy complexity, continuous learning and meaningful impact.
Why UVA Health
UVA Health is one of the nation's leading academic health systems, bringing together exceptional patient care, research, education, and innovation. As part of this mission, coding professionals play a critical role in supporting clinical excellence, regulatory integrity, and operational success across the organization.
At UVA Health, you'll benefit from:
- A fully remote opportunity that allows you to contribute to a nationally recognized health system from your home office.
- Academic medicine at its best, supporting providers delivering advanced Anatomical Pathology care.
- The ability to work alongside highly specialized clinicians and multidisciplinary teams within a complex healthcare environment.
- Challenging and rewarding work that requires critical thinking, independent judgment, and advanced coding expertise.
- Ongoing professional growth through exposure to evolving regulatory guidance, payer requirements, and behavioral health coding practices.
- A culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional patient outcomes.
- The opportunity to make a measurable impact on documentation integrity, reimbursement accuracy, compliance, and quality initiatives across a growing behavioral health service line.
For experienced Anatomical Pathology coders seeking a role that combines autonomy, complexity, and purpose, UVA Health offers the chance to contribute to a health system committed to transforming care and improving lives.
Why People Love Living in Charlottesville
Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life, blending the energy of a vibrant university community with the charm of a historic mountain town. Residents enjoy award-winning restaurants, renowned wineries and breweries, live music, arts and cultural events, and easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. With excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and abundant outdoor recreation, Charlottesville provides an outstanding balance of professional opportunity and personal well-being. As this position is fully remote, you'll have the flexibility to enjoy the benefits of your own community while remaining connected to a nationally respected academic health system.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: 5+ years of relevant Anatomical Pathology coding experience required.
Licensure: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The pay range for this role is $26.00 - $45.68 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and Education Support
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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Who's Hiring
- Meridial16
- CorroHealth8
- University of Virginia8
- Mass General Brigham4
- Machinify3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services10
- Education1
- Human Resources1
- Technology & Software1
- Transportation & Logistics1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote coding specialist jobs.
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II code sets
- Active CPC, CCS, RHIT, or CCA certification from AAPC or AHIMA
- Experience with at least one major EHR platform such as Epic or Cerner
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and disease processes
- One to three years of inpatient or outpatient coding experience
- Familiarity with payer-specific guidelines and claim denial resolution
Tips for Your Remote Coding Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote coding specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialty and apply directly without sifting through unrelated listings.
Lead with your coding credentials upfront
Remote employers can't watch you work, so your CPC, CCS, or RHIT credential needs to appear in your resume summary and application materials immediately. Pair it with your quality accuracy rate if you have one on record.
Show async communication skills concretely
Remote coding specialist teams run on written handoffs and EHR notes. Point to specific examples of how you've documented coding decisions, flagged discrepancies in writing, or coordinated with billing or clinical staff without real-time meetings.
Target remote-first revenue cycle companies
Remote-first revenue cycle management firms hire coding specialists at higher volume than traditional hospital systems going hybrid. Search by company type, not just job title, to find employers whose entire coding team already works distributed.
Remote Coding Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote coding specialist job?
Remote coding specialist roles go to candidates who can demonstrate accurate, independent work without on-site supervision. Remote employers screen for proficiency in ICD-10 and CPT coding, familiarity with EHR systems, and strong written communication for async team workflows. Credentials like CPC or CCS carry real weight because they signal competency without needing a manager to verify your output daily.
Which companies hire remote coding specialists?
Employers currently hiring remote coding specialists include Meridial, CorroHealth, and University of Virginia, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first health tech firms, distributed revenue cycle management companies, and large payers with decentralized billing teams are among the most active hirers in this space.
Can you get a remote coding specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level coding specialist roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal hand-holding. Smaller remote-first billing companies and health tech startups are more likely to take a chance on newer coders. A recognized credential, a completed practicum, or a portfolio of coded case samples can substitute for direct work history when applying.
Do you need a degree for remote coding specialist jobs?
Not always. Remote employers hiring coding specialists weigh active credentials like CPC, CCS, or RHIT more heavily than a formal degree. What matters most is demonstrated coding accuracy, familiarity with the payer systems or EHR platforms the employer uses, and a clean audit or quality score you can point to from prior work or training.
Which industries hire the most remote coding specialists?
Remote coding specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Human Resources, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors rely on distributed coding teams because claim volume is high, turnaround requirements are tight, and the work is documentation-driven rather than location-dependent.
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