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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
Performs technical and administrative work reviewing, abstracting and assigning accepted medical CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10
codes for professional services. Duties are performed in compliance with third party, state and federal regulations according to standardized procedures.
Employees report to an administrative superior but independently handle assigned tasks.
Responsibilities:
1. Assigns International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM) diagnosis codes in an accurate and productive manner.
2. Assigns all diagnosis codes to chronic conditions documented that may impact Hierarchal Condition Categories (HCCs) or expected mortality.
3. Assigns Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes in an accurate and productive manner.
4. Groups codes and completed product into payment groups. Analyzes information for optimal and proper reimbursement.
5. Reviews National Coverage Determination (NCD), Local Coverage Determination (LCD), and Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits and any other coding edits and applies changes to code assignments appropriately, and/or adds modifiers appropriately.
6. Recognizes and has knowledge of Medical Necessity requirements and resolves edits during code assignments.
7. Ensures compliance with all appropriate coding, billing and data collection regulations and procedures.
8. Provides information to physicians and other health care staff regarding current coding practices and changes in 3rd party, state and federal regulations and guidelines.
9. Reviews, analyzes and abstracts physician/other documentation for diagnoses, procedures, and other services provided.
10. Obtains missing information and/or clarifies existing information.
11. Accepts feedback from Auditor as needed to avoid future errors.
12. Researches appropriate databases for validation of information.
13. Utilizes a variety of software (e.g. Epic, Optum CAC, MS Office, etc.) to compile and validate medical information.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required; higher-level degree may satisfy this requirement. Successful completion of the UNC HCS Hospital Outpatient Coder Proficiency Test.
- Must have one of the following: - AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) certification and credential - AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) certification and credential
- Twelve (12) months of experience in hospital coding.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT coding with strong analytical and data mining skills. Ability to effectively manage projects. Ability to work effectively with various levels of staff (including on-site and remote). Must possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal and have extensive attention to detail. Exhibits effective organizational skills, time management, and management of multiple priorities. Ability to interpret moderately complex medical conditions and work with complex coding applications. Ability to have an excellent balance of being highly productive and yet produce high quality work. Ability to interpret federal and state regulations as they relate to coding and compliance.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: Shared Services
Organization Unit: HIM Hospital Coding
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $23.24 - $33.41 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Remote
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Summary:
Performs technical and administrative work reviewing, abstracting and assigning accepted medical CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10
codes for professional services. Duties are performed in compliance with third party, state and federal regulations according to standardized procedures.
Employees report to an administrative superior but independently handle assigned tasks.
Responsibilities:
1. Assigns International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM) diagnosis codes in an accurate and productive manner.
2. Assigns all diagnosis codes to chronic conditions documented that may impact Hierarchal Condition Categories (HCCs) or expected mortality.
3. Assigns Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes in an accurate and productive manner.
4. Groups codes and completed product into payment groups. Analyzes information for optimal and proper reimbursement.
5. Reviews National Coverage Determination (NCD), Local Coverage Determination (LCD), and Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits and any other coding edits and applies changes to code assignments appropriately, and/or adds modifiers appropriately.
6. Recognizes and has knowledge of Medical Necessity requirements and resolves edits during code assignments.
7. Ensures compliance with all appropriate coding, billing and data collection regulations and procedures.
8. Provides information to physicians and other health care staff regarding current coding practices and changes in 3rd party, state and federal regulations and guidelines.
9. Reviews, analyzes and abstracts physician/other documentation for diagnoses, procedures, and other services provided.
10. Obtains missing information and/or clarifies existing information.
11. Accepts feedback from Auditor as needed to avoid future errors.
12. Researches appropriate databases for validation of information.
13. Utilizes a variety of software (e.g. Epic, Optum CAC, MS Office, etc.) to compile and validate medical information.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required; higher-level degree may satisfy this requirement. Successful completion of the UNC HCS Hospital Outpatient Coder Proficiency Test.
- Must have one of the following: - AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) certification and credential - AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) certification and credential
- Twelve (12) months of experience in hospital coding.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT coding with strong analytical and data mining skills. Ability to effectively manage projects. Ability to work effectively with various levels of staff (including on-site and remote). Must possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal and have extensive attention to detail. Exhibits effective organizational skills, time management, and management of multiple priorities. Ability to interpret moderately complex medical conditions and work with complex coding applications. Ability to have an excellent balance of being highly productive and yet produce high quality work. Ability to interpret federal and state regulations as they relate to coding and compliance.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: Shared Services
Organization Unit: HIM Hospital Coding
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $23.24 - $33.41 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Remote
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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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 MedHQ, BayCare Health System, and University of Missouri and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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.
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