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Freelance Medical & Billing Coder

Houston, TX · Remote

$18 - $23.75/hr

Calling all bill review professionals, CPC coders, AAPC, and DRG coders! Dane Street is looking for ... Ensures that the medical records are matched appropriately to the codes and if not, obtains them.

Freelance Medical & Billing Coder

Orlando, FL · Remote

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

Calling all bill review professionals, CPC coders, AAPC, and DRG coders! Dane Street is looking for ... Ensures that the medical records are matched appropriately to the codes and if not, obtains them.

Freelance Medical & Billing Coder

Orlando, FL · On-site

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

Calling all bill review professionals, CPC coders, AAPC, and DRG coders! Dane Street is looking for ... Ensures that the medical records are matched appropriately to the codes and if not, obtains them.

Program Analyst

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

Demonstrated experience conducting both electronic and paper medical chart review/abstraction. * Experience conducting staff interviews as part of investigations, reviews, or audits. * Familiarity ...

Medical Scribe

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

$15 - $21.16/hr

Performs random chart reviews for quality assurance medical documentation purposes. * Keeps chart deficiencies to less than 5%. * Assists the physician with communicating their patient care plans ...

LifeHealth Medical Review Nurse (MRN) is responsible for the initial chart review and chart case management for medical exam/screening programs to verify that all medical information and exam ...

LifeHealth Medical Review Nurse (MRN) is responsible for the initial chart review and chart case management for medical exam/screening programs to verify that all medical information and exam ...

LifeHealth Medical Review Nurse (MRN) is responsible for the initial chart review and chart case management for medical exam/screening programs to verify that all medical information and exam ...

Program Analyst

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

Demonstrated experience conducting both electronic and paper medical chart review/abstraction. * Experience conducting staff interviews as part of investigations, reviews, or audits. * Familiarity ...

Ocular Recovery Technician

Azusa, CA · On-site

$18 - $22.75/hr

The ORT performs medical chart review, plasma dilution review, medical screening criteria review, and qualifies donor for recovery eligibility. The ORT also performs housekeeping and the facility ...

Ocular Recovery Technician

Azusa, CA · On-site

$47K - $62K/yr

The ORT performs medical chart review, plasma dilution review, medical screening criteria review, and qualifies donor for recovery eligibility. The ORT also performs housekeeping and the facility ...

Certified Coding Specialist

Athens, GA · On-site

$25 - $26/hr

Review and verify component parts of medical records to ensure completeness and accuracy of diagnosis and service provided.Perform prospective & retrospective chart reviews to confirm accuracy of ...

Review and verify component parts of medical records to ensure completeness and accuracy of diagnosis and service provided. * Perform prospective & retrospective chart reviews to confirm accuracy of ...

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How much do freelance medical chart review jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance medical chart review in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance medical chart reviewer?

To thrive as a Freelance Medical Chart Reviewer, you need a solid background in healthcare, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with medical terminology, often supported by a nursing or medical degree. Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems, chart abstraction tools, and sometimes certification in medical coding or auditing is typically required. Excellent attention to detail, time management, and strong written communication are crucial soft skills for producing accurate and timely reports. These abilities help ensure precise evaluations, regulatory compliance, and high-quality outcomes for clients in a remote, independent work environment.

What is the difference between Freelance Medical Chart Review vs Medical Coder?

AspectFreelance Medical Chart ReviewMedical Coder
CredentialsMedical background, certifications like RHIT or RHIA often preferredCertification in coding (CPC, CCS), medical billing experience
Work EnvironmentRemote, independent contractorHealthcare facilities, remote or onsite
Industry UsageUsed in legal, insurance, healthcare auditsUsed in healthcare billing, coding departments

Freelance Medical Chart Review involves analyzing patient records for accuracy and compliance, often on a project basis. Medical Coders assign standardized codes to diagnoses and procedures for billing. While both roles require medical knowledge and certifications, chart reviewers focus on record accuracy, whereas coders focus on coding for reimbursement. They often work remotely and serve healthcare, legal, or insurance industries.

What are some common challenges faced by freelance medical chart reviewers, and how can they be managed?

Freelance medical chart reviewers often encounter challenges such as inconsistent workload, varying documentation standards across facilities, and the need to stay up-to-date with changing medical coding guidelines. Managing these challenges involves establishing clear communication with clients regarding expectations and deadlines, maintaining organized records for efficient workflow, and regularly participating in continuing education or certification programs. Utilizing specialized software tools can also streamline the review process and help ensure accuracy.

What is a freelance medical chart review?

A Freelance Medical Chart Review involves an independent professional, often with a background in healthcare, reviewing patient medical records to evaluate the quality, accuracy, and completeness of documentation. These reviews are typically performed for purposes such as insurance claims, legal cases, quality assurance, or medical research. Freelance reviewers work on a contract basis, allowing flexibility in workload and schedule. They must be detail-oriented, understand medical terminology, and comply with privacy regulations like HIPAA.
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Infographic showing various Freelance Medical Chart Review job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Clinical Chart Review Nurse LPN/RMA/CMA

Holston Medical Group, PC

Greeneville, TN

$17.37 - $28.95/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Explore opportunities with Holston Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Holston Medical Group combines the personal feel of a community-based practice with the strength, resources and career opportunities of a leading national health care organization. As a multispecialty clinic offering care across northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia, our teams deliver high‑quality, value‑based care that exceeds expectations while making care easier, more affordable and more accessible. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Pay Range: $17.37- $28.95

General Summary:
The Clinical Chart Review will serve as an adjunct to the patient’s care provider to coordinate their maintenance healthcare needs designed to optimize health for a variety of disease conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and others. The Clinical Chart Review will initiate care and orders for assigned patients based on a predetermined process to ensure the desired outcome. This individual is responsible for all scheduled patients for all providers within an assigned office. The Clinical Chart Review ensures to maintain communication with all providers and other healthcare staff in the office to ensure that quality, patient-centered care is provided.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Be a valued member of the clinical team in providing patient-centered care
  • Review and flag all scheduled patient charts using an electronic alert to indicate an area that the provider needs to address during the patient’s upcoming visit
  • Identifies clinical opportunities where follow-up care is needed
  • Order diagnostic testing as needed based on the algorithm/process as predetermined by nursing management and provider
  • Manage variable from the algorithm that include (variables are dynamic):
    • Fall Risk Assessment
    • Smoking Cessation
    • BMI (Body Mass Index)
    • Mammogram
    • Bone Density
    • Pneumovax (Pneumonia vaccine)
    • Fecal Occult
    • Diabetic measures
  • Communicate with providers and other healthcare staff as needed to assist with other tasks in the office
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum High School diploma or equivalent required
  • LPN licensed or MA Certification by the state in which employed
  • 3-5 years’ experience nursing and utilizing an EMR system

Knowledge:

  • Ability to work independently with strict adherence to protocols in an accountable manner
  • Detail Oriented
  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral
  • Superb time-management, organizational and problem-solving skills

Compentencies:

  • Accountability – Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving and outside the department/organization.
  • Customer focus – knowing the patient needs and acting; accordingly, anticipating needs, and giving high priority to patient satisfaction and customer service.
  • Empathy – Showing interest in other people’s feelings, attitudes, and reasoning.
  • Integrity – Upholding generally accepted social and ethical standards in job-related activities and behaviors.
  • Quality Orientation – Setting high standards regarding his/her work and working environment and acting; accordingly, developing quality standards, continuously evaluating performance, products, and procedures; actively seeking ways to improve quality.
  • Strategic Thinking – Understands and processes complex information and exercises sound judgement, considering the situation, the issues, the key players and the levels of authority involved. Proposes courses of action that further the objectives, priorities, and vision of the organization.
  • Teamwork – Working as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal and contributing to learn development and effective team dynamics.

Physical/Mental Demands:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential:
Communication with others to exchange or express information and ideas. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine distinctions in sounds. Determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of the work assigned and perceive general observations. Remaining upright on the feet, particularly 75% of the time. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist and/ or by bending leg and spine. Extending the hands and arms in any direction. Exerting force upon an object so that an object moves away/toward the force. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Perform with frequent interruptions and/ or distractions. Make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents. Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public. Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues and patients for different purposes and different context.

Marginal:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 25% of the time. Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds occasionally. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Work independently and identify potentially more effective methods of work operations. Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.