The primary qualifications for becoming a remote HCC coder include national certification as a medical coder and some experience with HCC record abstraction. Employers require applicants to be knowledgeable about medical terminology and able to read and understand medical records. Fulfilling the responsibilities and duties of a remote HCC coder requires organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Most employers also insist on certain accuracy levels—typically 95% or higher—and may ask you to take a test before they hire you. Experience is helpful in this industry, so the more time you spend in medical coding, ideally in an office position at first, the better.