Support certified coders with documentation review and coding queue support — from home. No CPC required.
Virelia Health connects non-certified Coding Assistants with remote opportunities across healthcare organizations — hospitals, medical practices, specialty clinics, billing companies, coding teams, and health information management (HIM) departments.
We are seeking motivated Remote Coding Assistants (Non-Certified) for entry-level and early-career opportunities supporting coding teams across the United States.
A Remote Coding Assistant (Non-Certified) supports certified coders with documentation review, code lookups, coding queue support, coding research, and coding documentation for healthcare organizations. Working within the coding team's scope, the Coding Assistant is the detail-driven professional who supports the coding process — reviewing documentation for coding-relevant information, looking up codes, routing coding questions to certified coders, and keeping the coding queue moving — so certified coders can focus on complex coding decisions and the organization's coding accuracy and revenue cycle performance stay strong.
No CPC or CCS certification is required. No prior healthcare or coding experience is required. Paid training is provided. This role is well-suited to candidates who are detail-oriented, comfortable with medical terminology and coding concepts, and take pride in supporting a team — including career changers, recent graduates, and first-time remote workers coming from medical office, billing, health information, or coding exposure roles.
The specific healthcare organization, coding focus, and scope of responsibilities will depend on the employer and assignment.
This opportunity may be suitable for professionals searching for coding assistant jobs, remote coding no CPC, work-from-home coding support jobs, entry-level healthcare jobs no experience, medical coding assistant, or virtual coding assistant roles.
This is a non-certified coding support role — no CPC, CCS, or other coding certification is required. Employers provide paid training on medical terminology, coding fundamentals (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS), documentation review, coding systems, and HIPAA compliance. Important: This role supports certified coders — it does not involve independent coding, final code assignment, or coding decisions, which remain with certified coders and coding leadership. If you are interested in medical coding but don't yet have your CPC, this is an excellent way to build experience, earn income, and prepare for certification.
This is a true entry-level role. No prior healthcare or coding experience is required. Employers provide paid training on medical terminology, anatomy and physiology basics, coding fundamentals, documentation review, coding queue workflows, coding systems, and HIPAA compliance. If you are detail-oriented, comfortable with medical terminology and coding concepts, and can learn new software, you're a great fit. Many of our Coding Assistants come from medical office, billing, health information, and coding exposure roles.
Remote coding support runs on scheduled coding queues and documentation review cycles, giving your workday predictability and structure. Programs typically offer daytime weekday coverage, with some coding teams supporting early morning, evening, or weekend coverage during peak coding periods. Many assistants work flexible 8-hour days, and some work part-time schedules around school or family commitments. There are no clinical duties, minimal patient-facing work, and no in-person office requirements. We offer both full-time and part-time positions. Discuss your preferred schedule during your interview.
As a Remote Coding Assistant, you may support coding operations across a range of coding support tasks.
Remote coding support is a growing area — driven by increased demand for coding capacity, expanded remote coding workflows, and the recognition that dedicated Coding Assistants improve coding throughput, reduce coder administrative burden, and improve coding accuracy. Remote Coding Assistants extend coding capacity, support healthcare organizations, and improve coding outcomes across organizations.
Depending on the program, coding support may focus on:
The Coding Assistant's role is to provide coding support within the coding team's scope — including documentation review, code lookups, coding queue support, coding research, routing, and coding documentation. Coding decisions, final code assignment, and coding accuracy accountability remain with certified coders and coding leadership. The Coding Assistant supports the coding process and coordinates with certified coders, billing teams, and revenue cycle teams.
This structure keeps the role focused on documentation review, coding queue support, code lookups, routing, documentation, and coding support outcomes.
The Coding Assistant handles the coding support work that keeps coding teams productive — coders need clean documentation, code lookups done, and queues moving. You'll review documentation (for coding-relevant information), flag missing documentation (for certified coders), look up codes (in coding references and software), research code options (to support certified coders), route coding questions (to certified coders), and keep the coding queue moving (so certified coders can focus on complex coding decisions).
Depending on the coding focus, you may support coding by:
Attention to detail, comfort with medical terminology, and reliability are essential — Coding Assistants help certified coders work efficiently and accurately.
A Remote Coding Assistant may follow a structured workflow across each coding support cycle.
Depending on the employer's protocols, you may:
Coding support work directly involves patient information, including names, medical record numbers, dates of service, diagnoses, procedure documentation, clinical notes, and healthcare context. All coding support work must comply with HIPAA privacy rules, organizational patient privacy policy, and coding documentation standards. Coding Assistants do not make coding decisions, assign final codes, or interpret coding guidelines. Clinical documentation questions, coding queries, and situations requiring certified coder or clinical judgment must be escalated to certified coders or clinical teams following the employer's escalation protocol. Coding Assistants must maintain HIPAA compliance and protect patient data across all coding support work.
Experience or background in any of the following may be beneficial — but none are required:
A typical day may begin by logging into the coding system — reviewing the day's coding queue, pending documentation review tasks, and any priority items from the previous shift.
You'll review the coding queue — pulling up each task and identifying what coding support work needs to be done.
You'll review documentation — reading clinical documentation for coding-relevant information (diagnoses, procedures, supporting details).
You'll flag missing info — marking missing or unclear documentation for certified coders to follow up on.
You'll support code lookups — looking up codes in coding references and software to support certified coders.
You'll route coding questions — sending coding questions, queries, or complex cases to certified coders.
You'll document and track — recording your coding support activity accurately in the coding system.
You'll escalate when needed — routing unclear documentation, coding questions, or compliance concerns to certified coders or coding leadership.
Between tasks, you'll coordinate with certified coders, billing teams, and revenue cycle teams, and support coding quality, coding compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
Throughout the day, you'll work across multiple coding, EHR, and practice management systems, document your coding support activity accurately, support coding quality goals, and maintain HIPAA compliance across all coding support work.
The role combines documentation review, coding queue support, code lookups, routing to certified coders, coding coordination, documentation, and coding compliance support.
Unlike certified coder roles that require CPC or CCS certification, this Coding Assistant role is a true entry-level position — you support certified coders while building the experience you need to prepare for coding certification.
This position is designed for remote coding support delivery.
Depending on the employer, you may work with:
Candidates should have a stable internet connection suitable for coding systems remote access, a private workspace suitable for confidential clinical documentation, and comfort with multiple coding and documentation systems. Some employers provide equipment; others require you to supply your own computer. Requirements vary by employer.
Remote Coding Assistant roles are currently in highest demand in states with large healthcare systems, medical groups, and coding teams:
Top-demand states: Texas, Florida, California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, Tennessee, Michigan.
Strong secondary markets: Colorado, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
Most remote Coding Assistant roles require U.S. residency and eligibility to work in the United States. Some employers require specific state residency; others hire nationwide. Requirements vary by employer. Always confirm the specific eligibility requirements with the employer before applying.
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This position offers $17–$26 per hour, based on experience, geographic location, and assignment requirements. Entry-level candidates typically start near the lower end and advance with experience and performance. Remote Coding Assistant roles typically offer scheduled weekday work and structured coding cycles. As you build experience and pursue CPC or CCS certification, this role provides a strong foundation for advancing into certified coder positions (typically $25–$35/hour).
Benefits are assignment-specific and may vary depending on whether the opportunity is full-time, part-time, contract, or direct hire. Depending on the employer, benefits may include:
Remote coding support is expanding rapidly — driven by increased demand for coding capacity, expanded remote coding workflows, and the recognition that dedicated Coding Assistants improve coding throughput and reduce coder administrative burden.
Many Coding Assistants find remote roles appealing because they offer:
It may be particularly suitable for career changers, recent graduates, first-time remote workers, and anyone who wants to start a career in medical coding without needing CPC certification first — especially those coming from medical office, billing, health information, or coding exposure roles.
No CPC? No problem. Apply today and tell us about your attention to detail, medical terminology comfort, and preferred schedule — we'll match you with the right entry-level coding support role.
Questions? Contact: hr@virelia-health.com
A productivity-focused workstation for medical coding, CDI, chart review, auditing, documentation, and health-information work.
We connect motivated candidates with entry-level healthcare programs that provide training and support.
No prior healthcare experience needed — employers train you on medical terminology, coding fundamentals, documentation review, and HIPAA.
Structured weekday work without clinical duties or physical demands.
We work with hospitals, medical practices, specialty clinics, billing companies, coding teams, and HIM departments nationwide.
Coding Assistant experience opens doors into medical coder, coding specialist, coding auditor, coding manager, and HIM roles.
Submit your application — highlight your attention to detail, medical terminology comfort, and interest in coding.
We review your attention to detail, medical terminology, and remote work setup.
Meet the coding team and learn about the specialty, systems, and coding workflows.
Complete paid coding support training and begin coding support work with full support.
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