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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for independent contractor medical coding training in the United States is $29.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $34.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectIndependent Contractor Medical Coding TrainingMedical Coding Specialist
CredentialsTypically no formal credentials required for training; certifications obtained afterwardRequires certifications like CPC, CCS, or CCS-P
Work EnvironmentSelf-paced, online or in-person training programsHealthcare facilities, medical offices, or remote
Employer & Industry UsageTraining providers, freelance opportunities, or self-employmentHospitals, clinics, insurance companies

In summary, Independent Contractor Medical Coding Training focuses on preparing individuals to become certified medical coders, often through self-paced programs, while Medical Coding Specialists are trained professionals working in healthcare settings with established certifications. The training provides foundational knowledge, whereas the specialist role involves applying that knowledge in real-world environments.

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Medical Coding Specialist (remote)

Medical Coding Specialist (remote)

Southwoods Health

Boardman, OH • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Southwoods Health rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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Job description

Medical Coding Specialist
Southwoods Health | Boardman, OH
Status: Full-Time | Setting: Fully Remote or Fully In-Office
Note: Remote employees must live within a commutable distance from Boardman, OH for initial training.
About the Role
Southwoods Health is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Medical Coding Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for the proper assignment of all CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to ensure compliant coding across all assigned patient encounters.
Essential Duties
  • Chart Abstraction: Review and abstract evaluation and management (E/M) levels from specialty office or hospital documentation.
  • CPT Coding: Assign accurate CPT codes for surgeries, anesthesia, pain management, and radiology services as required.
  • Physician Queries: Coordinate physician queries within the Meditech system, or contact designated hospital representatives for non-Meditech provider locations.
  • Guidelines & Specificity: Apply a strong understanding of bundling concepts, CMS guidelines, and HCPCS codes to ensure accurate assignment based on Place of Service (POS). Assign ICD-10 codes to the highest level of specificity.
  • Payer Rules & Modifiers: Accurately append modifiers and adhere to distinct guidelines for specific payer groups, including Medicaid HMO and Medicare HMO networks.
  • Quality & Performance: Maintain a minimum 95% coding accuracy rate while consistently meeting established productivity standards.
  • Compliance Framework: Ensure all processes at assigned physician practices maintain strict compliance with all regulatory agencies.
  • Collaborative Support: Research coding inquiries independently, collaborate with supervisors, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Current medical coding certification (CCS, CCA, CPC, RHIT, COC, ACA, or CIC)
  • Responsible for the proper assignment of all CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to ensure compliant coding of documentation provided for physician's offices, specialty offices, hospitalist rounding, in office procedures, other as assigned
  • At least one year in a healthcare setting, 10 or more years of coding experience will be accepted in lieu of a certificate
  • Good Communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Excel
  • Good Computer Skills
  • Strong ethical and moral character references

Why Southwoods?
At Southwoods, it's not just about the treatment, but how you're treated. Join an expanding, award-winning healthcare network that offers flexible work environments and values your specialized professional expertise. #SWH
Apply today at www.southwoodshealth.com.

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