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Varsity Tutors

Coding Tutor

Iowa City, IA · Remote

$40/hr

What We Look For In a Coding Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of programming ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Coding Tutor

Ames, IA · Remote

$40/hr

What We Look For In a Coding Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of programming ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Vibe Coding Tutor

Ames, IA · Remote

$40/hr

What We Look For In a Vibe Coding Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of AI-assisted ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

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Vibe Coding Tutor

Iowa City, IA · Remote

$40/hr

What We Look For In a Vibe Coding Tutor * Advanced Subject Mastery: Deep knowledge of AI-assisted ... Varsity Tutors does not contract in: Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New ...

GDR Defense

Medical coder

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

Current professional medical coding certification acceptable under the contract. * Demonstrated inpatient, outpatient, professional-fee, ancillary, and surgical coding experience. * Proficiency with ...

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Contract Law Tutor

Iowa City, IA · Remote

$40/hr

... Code Article 2. Ability to explain promissory estoppel, Statute of Frauds, parol evidence rule, and anticipatory repudiation while preparing law students for contracts examinations and transactional ...

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Contract Law Tutor

Ames, IA · Remote

$40/hr

... Code Article 2. Ability to explain promissory estoppel, Statute of Frauds, parol evidence rule, and anticipatory repudiation while preparing law students for contracts examinations and transactional ...

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How much do contract coding jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract coding in Iowa is $31.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.46 and $37.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract coding?

A Contract Coding job involves assigning standardized medical codes to diagnoses, procedures, and services for healthcare facilities on a contractual basis. These coders work independently or for an agency, often remotely, to ensure accurate medical billing and insurance reimbursement. They must have expertise in coding systems like ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, and typically need certification such as CPC or CCS. Contract coders may work with multiple clients and are responsible for maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.

What does a contract coder do?

A typical day for a Contract Coder involves reviewing patient medical records, assigning accurate codes based on documented diagnoses and treatments, and entering this information into billing or EHR systems. Most contract coders work remotely, allowing for schedule flexibility, but are expected to meet productivity and accuracy standards set by their employer or client. Communication is often virtual, and while tasks are mostly independent, regular collaboration with healthcare providers or coding auditors may be required to clarify documentation and ensure compliance. Efficient time management and self-organization are key, as contract roles often require balancing multiple assignments or clients simultaneously.

What skills and qualifications are needed for contract coding?

To succeed in Contract Coding, you need a strong background in medical coding practices, knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes, and often certification such as CPC, CCS, or RHIT. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, coding software, and medical billing platforms is typically expected. Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and effective time management are vital soft skills in this independent, deadline-driven role. Mastering these abilities ensures accurate coding, regulatory compliance, and consistent delivery of reliable work for healthcare clients.

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Infographic showing various Contract Coding job openings in Iowa as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 16% Temporary. Highlights an 84% In-person, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,512 per year, or $31 per hour.

Director of Coding

West Des Moines, IA • On-site

UnityPoint Health
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
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Posted 13 days ago

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7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

Overview
We are seeking a Director of Coding to join our team at UnityPoint Health! As a leader within the System Services Revenue Cycle team, the Director of Coding is responsible for the strategic, operational, and regulatory leadership of UnityPoint Health's coding functions across hospital (facility) and physician (professional) services. This role includes enterprise accountability for internal coding staff and outsources/vendor-contracted coding services, ensuring consistent quality, compliance, productivity, and financial performance. The Director partners closely with HIM, CDI, Revenue Integrity, Compliance, Finance, IT, and clinical leadership to support accurate documentation, compliant coding, and optimal reimbursement.
A primary focus includes managing the strategic partnership with external contract coding vendor(s) while leading an internal team of coding managers and specialists to meet high-performance standards. This role is responsible for maintaining a compliant coding process that follows the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting diagnoses and procedures for UnityPoint Health. Additionally, the Director is responsible for accurately reflecting the condition and treatments of our patients that impact reimbursement, ACO metrics, quality scores and several external reporting metrics based on the documentation in the health record.
Candidates with extensive vendor management and strong leadership skills are highly encouraged to apply.
Location: Remote - applicants must reside within the UnityPoint Health footprint of Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin. Some travel required.
Hours: Monday-Friday, standard business hours
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:
  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Operational Leadership:
  • Direct all coding activities for hospital inpatient, outpatient, and professional fee services
  • Monitor and manage Discharged Not Final Billed (DNFB) and Candidate for Bill (CFB) targets to ensure optimized cash flow
  • Standardize coding workflows across the health system to ensure consistency between facility and professional service reporting
  • Work with various leaders and providers to ensure optimal revenue attainment and complete compliance with governmental and private payer requirements
  • Responsible for working with Compliance Officers and UPH Internal Audit to ensure all aspects of Coding Compliance and Coding Audits meet the overall UnityPoint Health Compliance Plan
  • Monitors the activities of all operational components to ensure the department successfully meets its objectives
  • Keep up to date on new statutes/regulations/policies and distribute updates
  • Provide guidance in the coding/abstraction, production and quality assurance, auditing and training activities
  • Trouble shoot and collaborate with other managers to problem-solve and advance the processes of the department and UnityPoint Health
  • Establishes, evaluates, and revises operating policies and procedures to ensure compliance and effectiveness of the Coding Department utilizing best practices
  • Establishes effective mechanisms of communication with staff, providers, payers, and UnityPoint Health leadership
  • Demonstrate fiscal management of the Coding Department through comprehensive budgetary planning, variance analysis and justification while regularly monitoring financial performance and productivity
  • Monitor and implement compliant and consistent coding practices
  • Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer coding guidelines
  • Lead, mentor and evaluate internal team of coding managers and staff
Vendor & Relationship Management:
  • Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with outsource vendors to ensure alignment with UnityPoint Health's values, standards and operational goals
  • Act as an extension of UnityPoint Health by representing the organization's interests an ensuring vendor partners are integrated into key processes and initiatives
  • Establish and hardwire clear communication channels between internal teams and external vendors to facilitate timely information sharing and issue resolution
  • Oversee the management of service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring performance metrics are clearly defined, tracked and consistently met or exceeded
Compliance & Quality Assurance:
  • Collaborate with the Coding Quality department to ensure internal and vendor compliance with CMS, OIG, and HIPAA regulations
  • Ensure accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes, as well as MS-DRG and APR-DRG validation
  • Collaborate with the Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) team to bridge gaps between documentation and coding
Qualifications
Education:
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management
  • Preferred: Master's Degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration
Experience:
  • Required: 3-5 years direct experience with hospital coding, reimbursement methodologies and leadership experience
  • Required: 7-10 years of experience in managing effective coding operations
Licenses & Certifications:
  • Required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC or equivalent coding credentialed
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Thorough knowledge regarding MS-DRG's, APC's, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding principals, coding all patient types and official coding guidelines
  • Comprehensive knowledge of billing coding requirements
  • Strong analytical, communication, and executive reporting skill
  • Knowledge of compliance rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of quality metrics and commitment to enforcement of standards
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

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At UnityPoint Health, we provide care in nine regions throughout Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. As the nation's fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health keeps people at the center of all we do. We are looking for dynamic and talented individuals to join our team. You'll find opportunities for every sized dream.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

West Des Moines, IA, US

Year founded

1995

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