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Freelance Medical & Billing Coder

Houston, TX ยท Remote

$18 - $23.75/hr

Calling all bill review professionals, CPC coders, AAPC, and DRG coders! Dane Street is looking for highly motivated Coders, bill reviewers, and payment integrity reviewers candidates to join our ...

Freelance Medical & Billing Coder

Orlando, FL ยท On-site

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

Calling all bill review professionals, CPC coders, AAPC, and DRG coders! Dane Street is looking for highly motivated Coders, bill reviewers, and payment integrity reviewers candidates to join our ...

Freelance Medical & Billing Coder

Orlando, FL ยท Remote

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

Calling all bill review professionals, CPC coders, AAPC, and DRG coders! Dane Street is looking for highly motivated Coders, bill reviewers, and payment integrity reviewers candidates to join our ...

Inpatient DRG Coding Auditor

Johns Creek, GA ยท On-site

$25 - $28.50/hr

Reviews discrepancies between the Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) DRG and the Coder DRG. Reviews non-CC/MCC records to determine if record was miscoded or if additional documentation is ...

Inpatient DRG Coding Auditor

Johns Creek, GA ยท On-site

$25 - $28.50/hr

Reviews discrepancies between the Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) DRG and the Coder DRG. Reviews non-CC/MCC records to determine if record was miscoded or if additional documentation is ...

Inpatient DRG Coding Auditor

Johns Creek, GA ยท On-site

$25 - $28.50/hr

Reviews discrepancies between the Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) DRG and the Coder DRG. Reviews non-CC/MCC records to determine if record was miscoded or if additional documentation is ...

Inpatient DRG Coding Auditor

Alpharetta, GA ยท On-site

$26.50 - $30.25/hr

Reviews discrepancies between the Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) DRG and the Coder DRG. Reviews non-CC/MCC records to determine if record was miscoded or if additional documentation is ...

Inpatient DRG Coding Auditor

Johns Creek, GA ยท On-site

$25 - $28.50/hr

Reviews discrepancies between the Clinical Documentation Specialist (CDS) DRG and the Coder DRG. Reviews non-CC/MCC records to determine if record was miscoded or if additional documentation is ...

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How much do drg coder jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for drg coder in the United States is $27.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $34.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Drg Coder vs Medical Coder?

AspectDrg CoderMedical Coder
CertificationsAHIMA or AAPC certifications, specialized in DRG assignmentCertified Professional Coder (CPC), general coding certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, inpatient facilities, focusing on inpatient codingClinics, outpatient facilities, focusing on outpatient coding
Job FocusAssigning Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) for inpatient billingConverting medical records into standardized codes for billing and documentation

While both Drg Coders and Medical Coders handle medical coding, Drg Coders specialize in inpatient coding and DRG assignment, often requiring specific certifications and experience with hospital billing. Medical Coders have a broader scope, working in outpatient settings with different coding systems. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job focus.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a DRG coder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a DRG Coder, you need a strong understanding of medical coding, anatomy, and disease processes, often supported by a coding certification such as CCS, RHIT, or CPC. Familiarity with coding systems like ICD-10-CM/PCS, encoder software, and hospital information systems is essential. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication are important soft skills for ensuring coding accuracy and collaborating with clinical staff. These skills and qualifications are crucial for accurate reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and supporting overall healthcare data quality.

Are Drg coders still in demand?

DRG coders, also known as diagnosis-related group coders, are in steady demand due to the ongoing need for accurate medical coding in healthcare reimbursement. The role requires knowledge of coding systems like ICD and CPT, and demand is expected to remain stable as healthcare providers and insurers prioritize precise coding for billing and compliance.

What is a DRG coder?

DRG coders are medical coding professionals who assign Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) codes to inpatient hospital records. These codes are used to classify hospital cases into groups for the purpose of reimbursement, billing, and data analysis. DRG coders analyze clinical documentation and translate diagnoses, procedures, and patient information into standardized codes according to official guidelines. Their work ensures hospitals receive proper payment from insurance providers and government programs. Accuracy and compliance with regulations are critical in this role.

What are some common challenges faced by DRG coders in accurately assigning codes, and how can they overcome these challenges?

DRG Coders often face challenges such as incomplete or ambiguous clinical documentation, rapidly changing coding guidelines, and the pressure to meet productivity standards while ensuring accuracy. To overcome these obstacles, coders should actively collaborate with physicians for clarifications, participate in ongoing education to stay current with coding updates, and utilize internal audit feedback to continuously improve their skills. Building strong communication channels with clinical and billing teams also helps in resolving discrepancies efficiently.
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Infographic showing various Drg Coder job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, and 38% Contract. Highlights an 62% In-person, and 38% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,182 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Freelance Medical & Billing Coder

Dane Street, LLC

San Antonio, TX โ€ข On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago


Job description

Calling all bill review professionals, CPC coders, AAPC, and DRG coders! Dane Street is looking for highly motivated Coders, bill reviewers, and payment integrity reviewers candidates to join our team. Dane Street offers an exciting work environment, competitive compensation, and strong growth potential.
Job Summary:
A new program offering on the group health side of our business enables you to apply your clinical knowledge to review reports accompanying medical records to ensure that medical billing information and coding are correct. You will communicate with other reviewers and their office teams to ensure clarity of information and ensure all questions posed have been addressed, and ensure that reports are returned within client deadlines.
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Evaluates the appropriateness of codes and determine whether they meet all established program standards.
  • Ensures that the medical records are matched appropriately to the codes and if not, obtains them.
  • Read & apply policy guidelines and healthcare terminology and delineate when criteria are/are not met.
  • Evaluates claims for conflict of interest and criteria appropriateness.
  • Works within established timeframes set by program parameters.
  • Provides strong customer service skills and works closely with clients on a case- by-case basis to provide complete, timely, and error-free quality assurance of cases.
  • Provides clinical oversight to cases that are complex and need additional review prior to return to the client.
  • Serves as an additional level of QA and clinical knowledge/review for cases with quality Issues.

Requirements
Required Education & Experience:
โ€ข Must have a CPC, APCC, CMBS, or DRG coder certification
โ€ข Payment integrity or professional bill review experience is strongly preferred.
โ€ข Out-of-network bill review experience is a plus.
โ€ข Experience working in a remote environment is preferred.
โ€ข Experience in a medical office or health care background.
Required Skills:
โ€ข Must work with a sense of urgency and meet deadlines.
โ€ข Must be self-motivated, with a strong drive for performance excellence.
โ€ข Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
โ€ข Proficiency in navigating a variety of computer programs (Experience with Google Chrome, Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc., is a plus).
โ€ข Attention to detail REQUIRED.
PLEASE BE AWARE: In the interest of the security of both parties, please be aware that
Dane Street will never conduct an interview via text or request checks from candidates
for purchasing equipment.
Benefits
  • Robust opportunity for supplemental income
  • Schedule flexibility and predictable work hours-conduct reviews based on your schedule availability
  • Fully prepped cases, streamlined case flow, transcription services at no cost, and a user-friendly work portal

A fast-paced, Inc. 500 Company with a high-performance culture, Dane Street is seeking
insightful, astute forward-thinking professionals. We process over 200,000 insurance
claims annually for leading national and regional Workers' Compensation, Disability,
Auto and Group Health Carriers, Third-Party Administrators, Managed Care
Organizations, Employers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. We provide customized
Independent Medical Exam and Peer Review programs that assist our clients in
reaching the appropriate medical determination as part of the claims management
process.