Remote Medical Billing and Coding Jobs

Medical billing and coding is one of the most remote-friendly careers in healthcare. According to AAPC's 2025 salary survey, about 64.8% of medical coders work remotely at least part-time. Another roughly 15% work hybrid arrangements, splitting time between home and a facility. That means close to 80% of the workforce has at least some remote component.

This represents a dramatic shift. Before 2020, only about 30-33% of medical coders worked remotely. The pandemic accelerated what was already a gradual trend, and most employers have kept remote arrangements in place because productivity metrics held up. Coding work is inherently screen-based, so coders can review electronic health records, assign diagnosis and procedure codes, and submit claims from any secure workstation.

The BLS projects 7% employment growth for medical records specialists (SOC 29-2072) from 2024 to 2034, with approximately 14,200 annual openings. Combined with the high percentage of remote work, this creates consistent opportunities for professionals who prefer to work from home.

Most employers require 1-2 years of on-site coding experience before allowing a transition to remote work. This isn't arbitrary: the on-site period gives new coders direct access to supervisors for questions, exposure to facility-specific documentation patterns, and hands-on training with encoder software and EHR systems.

That said, the experience requirement isn't universal. Some larger organizations, particularly third-party billing companies, hire remote coders with less experience if they hold a recognized certification (CPC, CCS, CCA, or CBCS). A few employers, including some Datavant divisions, have offered remote apprentice or entry-level remote programs, though these are competitive and limited.

The typical minimum qualifications for a remote position include: a professional certification from AAPC or AHIMA, 1-2 years of production coding experience, proficiency with ICD-10-CM and CPT code sets, familiarity with at least one EHR system (Epic, Cerner/Oracle Health, Meditech), and a passing score on the employer's coding assessment test.

If you're a new graduate, the most practical path to remote work is to take an on-site entry-level position, build your experience for 1-2 years, remove your CPC-A apprentice designation, and then apply for remote roles with your current employer or externally.

Several large organizations consistently post remote medical coding positions. While specific openings vary by season and budget cycle, these employers have established remote coding programs:

Optum (UnitedHealth Group). One of the country's largest employers of medical coders. Optum hires for remote positions across risk adjustment, outpatient, and inpatient coding at $23-$42/hour depending on specialty and experience. They typically require CPC or CCS certification and at least 2 years of experience.

Datavant (formerly Ciox Health). The largest access point for health information in the U.S., with a remote-first model. Datavant hires for coding specialist, HCC risk adjustment, and CDI roles, and offers benefits including a work-from-home stipend.

Aviacode (GeBBS Healthcare Solutions). A nationwide provider of coding and audit services for healthcare facilities, physician groups, and payers. Aviacode employs a distributed team serving thousands of physicians across 60+ care specialties.

The Coding Network (TCN). Specializes in physician-based coding for multi-specialty practices and academic medical centers. Known for competitive per-chart compensation.

AGS Health. A revenue cycle management company hiring remote coders for both inpatient and outpatient work, serving hospitals, health systems, and physician practices.

Remote medical coding jobs are posted across several platforms. Checking multiple sources regularly gives you the broadest view of available positions.

AAPC Job Board: AAPC's career center lists coding-specific positions and lets you filter by remote work. Because the audience is exclusively coding professionals, listings tend to be targeted and legitimate. This should be your first stop.

Indeed and LinkedIn: The two largest general job boards both allow filtering for remote positions. Search for "remote medical coder," "work from home medical coding," or "remote CPC" and use the remote filter. Be specific with keywords to avoid irrelevant results.

FlexJobs: A paid job board ($9.95/month) that verifies all listings and specializes in remote positions. FlexJobs maintains a list of 100+ companies that hire for remote medical coding jobs.

Employer career pages: If you've got a shortlist of target employers (Optum, Datavant, AGS Health), check their career pages directly. Some remote positions are posted internally before they appear on job boards.

AHIMA Career Assist: AHIMA's job board caters to health information management professionals and lists remote coding positions, particularly those requiring CCS, RHIT, or RHIA credentials.

AAPC's 2025 salary report breaks out compensation for remote coders specifically. Remote coders average $54,784/year, while the overall average across all medical records specialists is $65,007. The gap may seem surprising, but it reflects composition differences: remote employees are more often paid hourly (about 75% of remote respondents), and a higher percentage of remote positions are in outpatient coding, which typically pays less than inpatient or specialty roles.

The picture changes at the specialty level. Remote HCC risk adjustment coders, coding auditors, and compliance specialists often earn more than their on-site counterparts because these roles require advanced credentials and independent judgment. The remote format doesn't reduce pay for experienced specialists. In many cases, it opens access to higher-paying employers in different geographic markets.

One financial advantage of remote work is reduced overhead. Commuting costs, professional wardrobe expenses, and meals out all decrease when you work from home. For many coders, the net financial impact of remote work is positive even at a nominally similar or slightly lower salary.