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Altegra Health

Remote Certified Coder

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$22.25 - $30.50/hr

... of Clinical Operations. • Comply with the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the ... abstractor. • Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM outpatient diagnosis coding guidelines (with ...

American Data Network

Adheres to specific clinical data abstraction guidelines and standards, such as those set by the ... Remote position. * MSN, BSN, or RN preferred. * CPHQ preferred.

Managed Staffing

HEDIS Reviewer

MI · Remote

$44 - $45/hr

Remote - Must reside in Michigan (MI) Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Job Summary ... HEDIS Reviewer III (Medical Record Review Abstractor) to support HEDIS quality reporting. This role ...

Altegra Health

Remote Certified Coders

Memphis, TN · On-site +1

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

... of Clinical Operations. • Comply with the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the ... abstractor. • Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM outpatient diagnosis coding guidelines (with ...

Ascension

Lead Abstractor Cardiogenic Shock

$72.28K - $100.76K/yr

Remote Department/Specialty: Clinical Quality Registry Services Schedule: Full time Salary: $72,283.20 - $100,759.30 per year #LI-Remote #ADSI #internalops #growth#LI-CL2 How you'll make an impact in ...

American Data Network

Adheres to specific clinical data abstraction guidelines and standards, such as those set by the ... Remote position. * MSN, BSN, or RN preferred. * CPHQ preferred.

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How much do remote clinical abstractor jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote clinical abstractor in the United States is $28.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Clinical Abstractor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Clinical Abstractor, you need a background in healthcare, strong knowledge of medical terminology, and experience with medical record review, often supported by a relevant degree or certification (such as RHIA or RHIT). Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, clinical data abstraction software, and compliance standards like HIPAA is typically required. Excellent attention to detail, time management, and clear written communication are crucial soft skills for accurately extracting and reporting clinical information from records. These competencies ensure the accurate and secure abstraction of critical patient data, supporting quality assurance, research, and regulatory reporting in healthcare organizations.

What are some common challenges Remote Clinical Abstractors face, and how can they effectively manage them?

Remote Clinical Abstractors often encounter challenges such as interpreting varying medical documentation styles, ensuring data accuracy, and navigating different electronic health record (EHR) systems. To manage these challenges, it's important to stay organized, maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical terminology, and frequently communicate with team members or supervisors when clarifications are needed. Many successful abstractors also develop strong time management skills to handle multiple cases and meet project deadlines while working independently.

What is a Remote Clinical Abstractor?

A Remote Clinical Abstractor is a healthcare professional who reviews and extracts key information from medical records and clinical documents, typically working from a remote location. Their main responsibilities include identifying relevant clinical data, coding diagnoses and procedures, and ensuring data accuracy for research, quality improvement, or regulatory purposes. Remote Clinical Abstractors often work for hospitals, research organizations, or healthcare data companies, and must be detail-oriented with a strong understanding of medical terminology and health records systems.
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Remote Certified Coder

Remote Certified Coder

Altegra Health

Dallas, TX • On-site, Remote

$22.25 - $30.50/hr

Temporary

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Altegra Health is a total solutions partner for healthcare data auditing and analytics. Altegra provides end-to-end solutions to help improve payment integrity data, to support accreditation programs, and to meet regulatory requirements. Altegra's nationwide network of registered nurses and certified coders professionally acquire, audit, and analyze healthcare data for healthcare organizations. Altegra Health specializes in:
1. CMS HCC Risk Adjustment
2. HEDIS
3. Medical Record Reviews (Accreditation)
4. And more
Job Description
These are a remote/home based temporary positions forecast to run through the end of 2015 and Coders will be paid by the chart. Remote Certified Coders review medical records and apply appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes and Altegra Health Flagged Event. Codes must meet Altegra Health QA standards (following both Official Coding Guidelines and Risk Adjustment Guidelines).
Responsibilities:
• Abstract pertinent information from patient medical records. Assign appropriate ICD-9-CM codes, creating HCC and/or RxHCC group assignments as applicable.
• Assign Altegra Health Flagged Event codes when documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or otherwise unclear for medical coding purposes.
• Remain current on medical coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
• Check chart assignments every day and report accurately all hours worked on a weekly basis.
• Report work-related concerns to assigned Coder Advocate and if not adequately addressed to Sr. Manager of Clinical Operations.
• Comply with the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adhere to official coding guidelines.
• Comply with HIPAA laws and regulations.
• Participate in testing and training as required by the Company.
Qualifications:
• Active nursing license (RN or LPN) and/or certified coder certification through AHIMA or AAPC required
• At least one years' experience as a medical coder/abstractor.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM outpatient diagnosis coding guidelines (with knowledge and demonstrated understanding of CMS HCC Risk Adjustment coding and data validation requirements is preferred);
• Ability to code using an ICD-9-CM code book (without using an encoder);
• Strong clinical skills related to chronic illness diagnosis, treatment and management;
• Reliability and a commitment to meeting tight deadlines (24-hour turnaround time on all assigned charts);
• Personal discipline to work remotely without direct supervision;
• Exemplary attention to detail and completeness-all medical coders must maintain minimum QA passing requirements based on HCC scoring model(HCCx < or equal to 5 and HCCm < or equal to 5);
• Computer proficiency (including MS Windows, MS Office, and the Internet);
• Must have high-speed Internet access, a home computer with a current Windows operating system, MS Internet Explorer (version 6.0.2 or better), and Adobe 6.0 or better;
• Strong organization skills; interpersonal and customer service skills; written and oral communication skills; and analytical skills;
• Knowledge of HIPAA, recognizing a commitment to privacy, security and confidentiality of all medical chart documentation.
Qualifications
1 year of certified coding experience
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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