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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for independent contractor medical billing & coding in Minnesota is $21.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.64 and $22.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Independent Contractor Medical Billing & Coding job involves handling medical claims, coding diagnoses and procedures, and ensuring accurate billing for healthcare providers on a freelance or contract basis. Instead of working as an employee, contractors work independently with various clients, setting their own schedules and managing their workload. They must stay updated on industry regulations, insurance policies, and coding guidelines like ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS. Many independent contractors work remotely and must have strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and knowledge of medical terminology.

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As an Independent Contractor Medical Billing & Coding professional, your daily responsibilities often include reviewing patient medical records, assigning accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures, preparing and submitting insurance claims, and following up on delayed or denied reimbursements. You may also respond to insurance company inquiries, maintain detailed billing records, and ensure compliance with industry regulations such as HIPAA. Since you’re working independently, managing your schedule, prioritizing work for multiple clients, and maintaining strong communication are all important. This variety of tasks allows for flexibility but requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills for success.

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To thrive as an Independent Contractor Medical Billing & Coding professional, you need in-depth knowledge of medical terminology, coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS), and insurance procedures, usually supported by formal training or certification (such as CPC, CCS, or equivalent). Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, medical billing software, and payer portals is essential for processing claims efficiently. Strong self-motivation, attention to detail, and effective time management set high performers apart in this independent role. These competencies ensure accurate claims processing, prompt reimbursement, and effective client relationships in a remote or self-managed setting.

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Infographic showing various Independent Contractor Medical Billing & Coding job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 88% In-person, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,731 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Coding Liaison, Professional Billing Coding

Hennepin Healthcare

Minneapolis, MN • Remote

$19.50 - $25/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Hennepin Healthcare rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

267th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

JOB DETAILS
Department: Professional Billing Coding
FTE: 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)
Workdays: Monday - Friday
Shift(s): Days
Shift Length: 8 hours
Location: Remote*

*Current List of non-MN States where Hennepin Healthcare is an Eligible Employer: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Mexico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.
 

Purpose of this position: Provides support, education, and feedback to the Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Residents, and Coding Staff on documentation guidelines and billing trends

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists with New Provider Onboarding
  • Presents education points and/or findings to Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Residents, and Coding Staff regarding coding and billing trends and related quality metrics
  • Develops and executes departmental review projects with measurable financial and/or compliance goals per analysis findings
  • Organizes, analyzes, and presents data for the purpose of supporting Department Chiefs, Practice Managers, and other stakeholders throughout the organization to outline and institute strategies for improvement
  • Collaborates with other departments and key stakeholders to determine trends and educational needs
  • Analyzes provider documentation and billing practices through financial and coding activity reports, as well as documentation reviews, to identify potential opportunities for revenue capture and recognize areas of compliance concern
  • Performs a detailed annual review of CPT and ICD-10-CM which includes identifying codes that have been deleted, added, or replaced; identifies description changes and communicating these changes to clinical departments that will be impacted
  • Supports clinical areas and departments in charge capture and coding accuracy to ensure organization-wide uniformity of charges and coding for similar products and procedures
  • Identifies/investigates issues with medical necessity, coding, and billing that reduce reimbursement; recommends action steps and works collaboratively with the department to improve processes when operational weaknesses and/or compliance issues are found
  • Conducts annual provider quality reviews to evaluate the appropriateness of services and procedures billed based on supporting documentation; evaluates appropriateness of diagnoses (ICD) and procedural (CPT) codes billed for services; evaluates adequacy of documentation to meet the Teaching Physician guidelines; evaluates level of service billed for evaluation and management (E/M) services, evaluates appropriateness of modifier usage
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Two (2) years post-secondary education in HIM field

-OR-

  • Three (3) years external coding/reimbursement experience
  • Certification/License Required: 
    • RN
    • CCS-P, CPC, RHIT, RHIA
    • CDIP, CCDS

-OR-

  • An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in health related field

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Comfortable discussing patient care/clinical presentation of the patient (as it relates to quality metrics and coding) with providers
  • Able to present to both small and large (up to 100) groups
  • Initiates judgment, makes decisions, and works autonomously
  • Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders at various levels of authority within the organization
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills

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