Which Medical Coders are in Demand During a Global Pandemic?

Remote Facility Coders Are in High Demand!

If you’re a medical coder looking to advance your career, now is the perfect time to consider becoming a Remote Facility Coder. These coders work off-site, often from home, coding for healthcare facilities such as inpatient hospitals and emergency departments. Not only are Remote Facility Coders in high demand, but they are also among the highest-paid coding professionals. According to AHIMA’s Salary Snapshot, the average salary of a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®) coder is $64,000 per year.

If you’re not yet a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®), now is the time to broaden your coding expertise. By earning the CCS® certification, you can position yourself to work as both an outpatient and inpatient facility coder, opening up more job opportunities. AHIMA describes CCS® coders as mastery-level professionals who classify medical data from patient records, typically in a hospital setting. If you currently hold a coding credential such as Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A) and need to remove the ‘A’. A CCS® certification signifies that you are a master coding professional, increasing your chances of landing your next job quickly.

Absolute Medical Coding Institute (AMCI) offers one of the most highly regarded coding courses in the industry, boasting a 100% first-time certification exam pass rate. The AMCI course meets all of AHIMA’s educational requirements, covering the four testing domains alongside Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology. AMCI’s program also includes in-depth instruction on Prospective Payment Systems, DRGs, PCS Coding, HIPAA compliance, and much more. With many professionals working from home, this is an excellent opportunity to enhance your credentials and advance your career by enrolling in the AMCI CCS® course.

Our next course starts in May, and you can be ready to take your exam by August!

Ready to level up your career? Click the link to learn more and apply today.

Applicants must hold a CPC or CCS-P certification. Other candidates must pass a pre-screen medical coding exam.