kristyrodecker
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I have been coding from home for the past five years. My desire was to watch my children grow up. So many others seem to want the same thing but have not had the same success I feel I have. I just want to share some pointers with those trying the achieve this goal.
Despite what some may say, home coding jobs do exist and they can pay quite well, but there are some stipulations.
First, you need a coding credential (usually a CPC or CCS).
Second, most companies require 2-3 years of coding experience (usually in a single specialty).
Third, most home coding positions are "independent contractor" positions. That means that you are technically self-employed. While you will have steady work and pay check you will be responsible for your own taxes, health insurance, and vacations will not be paid.
Fourth, you will need to know how to locate a company that hires at home coders.
I have compiled a short list of companies on my website of legitimate companies that hire at home coders. I have worked for three of these companies myself. This is a link to the list (just scroll to the bottom): http://www.medicalbillingandmedicalcoding.com/remotemedicalcodingjobs.html
Good luck everyone!
Despite what some may say, home coding jobs do exist and they can pay quite well, but there are some stipulations.
First, you need a coding credential (usually a CPC or CCS).
Second, most companies require 2-3 years of coding experience (usually in a single specialty).
Third, most home coding positions are "independent contractor" positions. That means that you are technically self-employed. While you will have steady work and pay check you will be responsible for your own taxes, health insurance, and vacations will not be paid.
Fourth, you will need to know how to locate a company that hires at home coders.
I have compiled a short list of companies on my website of legitimate companies that hire at home coders. I have worked for three of these companies myself. This is a link to the list (just scroll to the bottom): http://www.medicalbillingandmedicalcoding.com/remotemedicalcodingjobs.html
Good luck everyone!