5 Benefits of a Work-From-Home Medical Coding Job

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One of the biggest benefits of a medical coding or medical billing certification is that it opens you up to a world of new possibilities with your career. Medical coding is an industry with plenty of remote positions available and many companies are encouraging (or even requiring) their employees to work from home.

After all, it’s easy to complete your medical coding and billing responsibilities (and complete them well) from the comfort of your own home. But what are some of the benefits of a work-from-home medical coding job? Here are five you may have not considered:

 

1. No More Commutes!

The average American commute is almost half an hour, according to The Washington Post. And that’s just one way—both ways are almost an hour. Do the math and you’ll see that the average American is spending more than 200 hours in their commute each year. Wouldn’t you like to save time and money by avoiding a commute altogether? This is just one benefit of working from home as a medical coder.

 

2. Extra Personal Time

With that commute time taken away, you’ll have more time for friends, family and yourself. With 200 hours back on your schedule, you can pursue hobbies, exercise or go out or do whatever you usually do in your free time. Plus, you won’t be pressured as much to stay in the office for extended hours.

 

3. More Comfort and Productivity

Happy, comfortable people are productive people. And people who work from home are usually more comfortable. This isn’t just because you can wear pajamas while you work, either. It takes 23 minutes to recover from distractions at work, according to Inc. Magazine. Eliminate those distractions and you’ll have a more comfortable, productive environment.

 

4. Same Pay as On-Site Jobs

Peruse job sites for work-from-home medical jobs and you’ll see that the salary ranges are comparable to on-site medical coding positions. Just because you work from home doesn’t mean you can expect to take home less of a paycheck. More and more companies these days are hiring medical coders regardless of where they live.

 

5. Flexible Scheduling

Got a family emergency? Doctor’s appointment? Kids that need to be picked up from school? It’s much easier to get everything done that you need to get done when you work from home. With a work-from-home medical coding job, you can work when you want and how you want. As long as you get your work done, that’s the only thing that most employers care about.

Ready to get your medical coding certification? Learn more about our three-day medical coding class or online course today.

 

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