Remote Medical Coding Specialist Jobs
Remote Medical Coding Specialist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed healthcare organizations, and multi-site providers that rely on fully virtual coding teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Humana, MedHQ, and UW Health, with active openings in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes.
Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise.
The Coder-Inpatient provides high level technical competency and subject matter expertise analyzing physician/provider documentation in Inpatient health records to determine the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, principal procedure and secondary procedures. Assigns appropriate Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRG), All Patient Refined DRGs (APR), Present on Admission (POA), as well as Severity of Illness (SOI) & Risk of Mortality (ROM) indicators for Inpatient records. Identifies Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC), Patient Safety Indicators (PSI) to ensure accurate hospital reimbursement. Organizational business needs may require this coder to also code other outpatient health records.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
Utilizes encoder software applications, which includes all applicable online tools and references in the assignment of International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM) diagnosis and procedure codes, MS-DRG, APR DRG, POA, SOI & ROM assignments.
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Assigns appropriate code(s) by utilizing coding guidelines established by:
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), ICD-CM Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) ICD-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
- American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic for International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Standards of Ethical
- Coding
- Revenue Excellence/HM coding procedures and guidelines
- Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates Huron’s Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
- Navigates the patient health record and other computer systems/sources to accurately determine diagnosis and procedures codes, MS-DRGs, APR DRGs, and identify HACs and PSIs or other indicators that could impact quality data and hospital reimbursement.
- Codes Inpatient health records utilizing encoder software and consistently uses online tools to support the coding process and references to assign ICD codes, MS-DRG, APR DRGs, POA, SOI & ROM indicators.
- Reviews Inpatient health record documentation, as part of the coding process, to assess the presence of clinical evidence/indicators to support diagnosis code and MS-DRG, APR DRG assignments to potentially decrease denials.
- May work Inpatient claim edits and may code consecutive/combined accounts to comply with the 72-hour rule and other account combine scenarios.
- Adheres to the Inpatient coding quality and productivity standards established by the organization.
- Demonstrates knowledge of current, compliant coder query practices when consulting with physicians, Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) or other healthcare providers when additional information is needed for coding and/or to clarify conflicting or ambiguous documentation.
- Utilizes EMR communication tools to track missing documentation or Inpatient queries that require follow-up to facilitate coding in a timely fashion.
- Works with HIM and Patient Financial Services (PFS) teams, when needed, to help resolve billing, claims, denial and appeals issues affecting reimbursement.
- Maintains CEUs as appropriate for coding credentials as required by credentialing associations.
- Maintains current knowledge of changes in Inpatient coding and reimbursement guidelines and regulations as well as new applications or settings for Inpatient coding e.g., Hospital at Home.
- Identifies, and attempts to problem solve, coding and/or EMR workflow issues that can impact coding.
- Exhibits awareness of health record documentation or other coding ethics concerns. Notifies appropriate leadership for assistance, resolution when appropriate.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable coding and reimbursement Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
- My require abstracting of additional data elements.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Leadership.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current permanent U.S. Work Authorization required.
- Three (3) years of current acute care or Inpatient coding experience is required.
- Extensive, comprehensive working knowledge of medical terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, diagnostic and procedural coding and MS-DRG, APR DRG assignment.
- Must be proficient in identifying POA, SOI and ROM indicators for Inpatient records as well as HACs and PSIs to ensure accurate hospital reimbursement.
- Current experience utilizing encoding/grouping software and Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) is preferred.
- Ability to use a standard desktop/laptop, email and other Windows applications, if needed, Internet and web-based training tools preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
- Ability to research, analyze and assimilate information from various sources based on technical and experience-based knowledge.
- Must exhibit critical thinking skills, strong problem- solving skills and the ability to prioritize workload.
- Excellent organizational and customer service skills. Ability to perform frequent detailed tasks and provide productivity standard driven results.
- Ability to adapt to change and be flexible with work priorities and interruptions.
- Must be comfortable functioning in a virtual, collaborative, shared leadership environment with minimal supervision and able to exercise independent judgement.
- Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Huron.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- This role requires remaining seated at a desk/computer for 8 hours daily; repetitive use of computer keyboard and mouse; use of computer monitors for 8 hours daily; interaction though video/audio conference calls and possible use of a headset with microphone; very rarely duties might require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
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Required Certifications:
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred
- Encoder experience (3M/Solventum, Encoder Pro, Codify) preferred
- Epic experience preferred
- Cerner experience preferred
- Meditech experience preferred
#LI-Remote
The estimated pay range for this job is $26.44 - $37.50 per hour. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The pay range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
Position Level
AnalystCountry
United States of AmericaHuron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We help healthcare organizations build innovation capabilities and accelerate key growth initiatives, enabling organizations to own the future, instead of being disrupted by it. Together, we empower clients to create sustainable growth, optimize internal processes and deliver better consumer outcomes.
Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
Health systems, hospitals and medical clinics are under immense pressure to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the cost of providing patient care. Investing in new partnerships, clinical services and technology is not enough to create meaningful and substantive change. To succeed long-term, healthcare organizations must empower leaders, clinicians, employees, affiliates and communities to build cultures that foster innovation to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Joining the Huron team means you’ll help our clients evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing healthcare environment and optimize existing business operations, improve clinical outcomes, create a more consumer-centric healthcare experience, and drive physician, patient and employee engagement across the enterprise.
The Coder-Inpatient provides high level technical competency and subject matter expertise analyzing physician/provider documentation in Inpatient health records to determine the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, principal procedure and secondary procedures. Assigns appropriate Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRG), All Patient Refined DRGs (APR), Present on Admission (POA), as well as Severity of Illness (SOI) & Risk of Mortality (ROM) indicators for Inpatient records. Identifies Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC), Patient Safety Indicators (PSI) to ensure accurate hospital reimbursement. Organizational business needs may require this coder to also code other outpatient health records.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
Utilizes encoder software applications, which includes all applicable online tools and references in the assignment of International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM) diagnosis and procedure codes, MS-DRG, APR DRG, POA, SOI & ROM assignments.
-
Assigns appropriate code(s) by utilizing coding guidelines established by:
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), ICD-CM Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) ICD-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
- American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic for International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Standards of Ethical
- Coding
- Revenue Excellence/HM coding procedures and guidelines
- Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates Huron’s Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
- Navigates the patient health record and other computer systems/sources to accurately determine diagnosis and procedures codes, MS-DRGs, APR DRGs, and identify HACs and PSIs or other indicators that could impact quality data and hospital reimbursement.
- Codes Inpatient health records utilizing encoder software and consistently uses online tools to support the coding process and references to assign ICD codes, MS-DRG, APR DRGs, POA, SOI & ROM indicators.
- Reviews Inpatient health record documentation, as part of the coding process, to assess the presence of clinical evidence/indicators to support diagnosis code and MS-DRG, APR DRG assignments to potentially decrease denials.
- May work Inpatient claim edits and may code consecutive/combined accounts to comply with the 72-hour rule and other account combine scenarios.
- Adheres to the Inpatient coding quality and productivity standards established by the organization.
- Demonstrates knowledge of current, compliant coder query practices when consulting with physicians, Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) or other healthcare providers when additional information is needed for coding and/or to clarify conflicting or ambiguous documentation.
- Utilizes EMR communication tools to track missing documentation or Inpatient queries that require follow-up to facilitate coding in a timely fashion.
- Works with HIM and Patient Financial Services (PFS) teams, when needed, to help resolve billing, claims, denial and appeals issues affecting reimbursement.
- Maintains CEUs as appropriate for coding credentials as required by credentialing associations.
- Maintains current knowledge of changes in Inpatient coding and reimbursement guidelines and regulations as well as new applications or settings for Inpatient coding e.g., Hospital at Home.
- Identifies, and attempts to problem solve, coding and/or EMR workflow issues that can impact coding.
- Exhibits awareness of health record documentation or other coding ethics concerns. Notifies appropriate leadership for assistance, resolution when appropriate.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable coding and reimbursement Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
- My require abstracting of additional data elements.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Leadership.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current permanent U.S. Work Authorization required.
- Three (3) years of current acute care or Inpatient coding experience is required.
- Extensive, comprehensive working knowledge of medical terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, diagnostic and procedural coding and MS-DRG, APR DRG assignment.
- Must be proficient in identifying POA, SOI and ROM indicators for Inpatient records as well as HACs and PSIs to ensure accurate hospital reimbursement.
- Current experience utilizing encoding/grouping software and Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) is preferred.
- Ability to use a standard desktop/laptop, email and other Windows applications, if needed, Internet and web-based training tools preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
- Ability to research, analyze and assimilate information from various sources based on technical and experience-based knowledge.
- Must exhibit critical thinking skills, strong problem- solving skills and the ability to prioritize workload.
- Excellent organizational and customer service skills. Ability to perform frequent detailed tasks and provide productivity standard driven results.
- Ability to adapt to change and be flexible with work priorities and interruptions.
- Must be comfortable functioning in a virtual, collaborative, shared leadership environment with minimal supervision and able to exercise independent judgement.
- Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Huron.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- This role requires remaining seated at a desk/computer for 8 hours daily; repetitive use of computer keyboard and mouse; use of computer monitors for 8 hours daily; interaction though video/audio conference calls and possible use of a headset with microphone; very rarely duties might require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
-
Required Certifications:
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred
- Encoder experience (3M/Solventum, Encoder Pro, Codify) preferred
- Epic experience preferred
- Cerner experience preferred
- Meditech experience preferred
#LI-Remote
The estimated pay range for this job is $26.44 - $37.50 per hour. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The pay range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote medical coding specialist jobs.
- Active CPC, CCS, or equivalent AHIMA or AAPC certification required
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding systems
- Experience with encoder software such as 3M, Optum360, or TruCode
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology
- Minimum one to three years of coding experience in a clinical or hospital setting
- Familiarity with payer-specific guidelines, LCD policies, and compliance standards
Tips for Your Remote Medical Coding Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote medical coding specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply directly to roles that match your credential level and coding specialty before postings close.
Lead with your coding credentials and accuracy rates
Remote employers can't observe you working, so your CPC, CCS, or CCA certification and any documented accuracy rates do the signaling for them. List your credential prominently and quantify your accuracy wherever your work history allows.
Demonstrate fluency with remote coding tools
Call out the specific encoder software, EHR systems, and remote audit platforms you've used, such as 3M, Optum360, or Epic. Remote hiring managers screen for candidates who can operate independently in their existing tech stack from day one.
Prepare for async coding assessments upfront
Most remote medical coding employers use timed online coding tests during screening. Practice under realistic time constraints using current ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines so your accuracy holds up in an unsupervised, async format.
Remote Medical Coding Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote medical coding specialist job?
Target employers that already run distributed coding teams, such as remote-first health information management companies, telehealth platforms, and large multi-site health systems with centralized coding departments. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, accurate async documentation, and fluency with cloud-based encoder software and EHR systems. Holding a CPC, CCS, or CRC credential from AHIMA or AAPC gives your application a clear edge because it signals verified competency without in-person oversight.
Which companies hire remote medical coding specialists?
Remote medical coding specialist roles are posted by Humana, MedHQ, and UW Health and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring tends to concentrate at remote-first health information management firms, telehealth companies, revenue cycle outsourcing vendors, and large health systems that centralize coding functions across distributed teams.
Can you get a remote medical coding specialist 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 supervision. Remote-first revenue cycle companies and coding outsourcing firms occasionally hire entry-level candidates. To stand out, complete a recognized coding program, earn an entry-level credential like the CPC-A, and demonstrate accuracy on practice coding assessments. A strong audit portfolio or practicum record can substitute for formal work history.
Do you need a degree for remote medical coding specialist jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh credentials, demonstrated coding accuracy, and hands-on experience more than a four-year degree. A medical coding certificate from an accredited program paired with a CPC, CCS, or CCA credential is often sufficient. Employers hiring remotely focus on what you can produce independently, so a clean audit record, high accuracy rates, and familiarity with encoder tools and EHR platforms carry real weight.
Which industries hire the most remote medical coding specialists?
The sectors hiring the most remote medical coding specialists are Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors favor remote coders because their distributed operations and high patient or claims volumes make centralized, location-independent coding teams a practical and cost-effective staffing model.
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