Wiki How much expierence is needed to be a remote coder?

[cingram]

Ok this is more like a survey. I keep hearing from students that they were told they could work from home right away. Im saying 2 years expierence to work remotely. What does everyone think the minimum expierence would be to work from home in this field?

 

[Kristen Bensel]

When I first got certified, I was able to work from home only because I had worked for the company for 4 years already and they knew my work ethic. I really think it depends on who you get hired by.

 

[meghanhannus]

Ok this is more like a survey. I keep hearing from students that they were told they could work from home right away. Im saying 2 years expierence to work remotely. What does everyone think the minimum expierence would be to work from home in this field?

I think most places would like at least 3 years experience.

 

[TThivierge]

Remote Coding

Hi

I know if you apply they will test you on your coding knowledge depending on what type of coding will do..inpatient, risk adjustment/HCC or, EMR rooms, or outpatient . So gear up for this knowledge.

I hope this helps you

Lady T

 

[twizzle]

Experience for remote coding

Ok this is more like a survey. I keep hearing from students that they were told they could work from home right away. Im saying 2 years expierence to work remotely. What does everyone think the minimum expierence would be to work from home in this field?

Most employers seem to require at least 3 years of coding experience with some requiring 5 years before they will entertain remote work.

There are some companies who will train newly-certified coders without experience to work remotely but they are few and far. Certainly the mantra 'work from home and earn $60000/yr as a medical coder' is only partly true but unlikely to happen straight after being certified (which you most certainly need to work remotely).