Several questions come to mind when it comes to remote coding, and I have listed a few below. I have coded remotely for 5 years.
1. Who provides the equipment? Some employers furnish a laptop, coding books, etc., others require that you have your own.
2. Are you an employee (W2) or independent contractor (1099)? If you are an independent contractor, you are responsible for paying your own taxes. Plan accordingly when doing your finances.
3. Does the employer require you to have separate insurance coverage? Most companies that employ independent contractors will require you to have some sort of liability coverage. I have an umbrella policy thru my homeowners' insurance which was acceptable to my employer.
4. Are you required to work a set schedule each day, or are you free to set your own hours?
Good luck!
Patricia Murrin, CPC, RCC