Working at Aviacode FAQ

Certification is an important requirement for working with us. However, we do require that you have at least three years of coding experience.

Coding experience is a must if you are to work with Aviacode. All our coders have at least three years of experience in coding. However, you must also carry a current certification with either the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). We recommend that you take a medical coding course offered by CareerStep, which will prepare you for the CPC exam (a certification offered by AAPC) or the CAA exam (a certification offered by AHIMA).

Although non-coding HIM experience could help you become a quality coder, Aviacode will only work with coders who have three years of coding experience and at least one certification from either AAPC or AHIMA.

We accept all certifications by AAPC or AHIMA. AAPC certifications include CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, and their new specialty coding certifications: CASCC, CANPC, CCC, CCVTC, CCPC, CPCD, CEDC, CEMC, CFPC, CGIC, CGSC, CHONC, CIMC, CIRCC, COBGC, COSC, CENTC, CPEDC, CPRC, CRHC, and CUC. AHIMA certifications include RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CCS and CCS-P.

Aviacode rewards coders for their excellence, and we do so by providing flexibility. Whether you prefer to work as a contract coder or a full-time employee, we have the package for you. We pay contracted coders by the record, and the rate-per-record varies based on the degree of difficulty of the case. But regardless of how much each case is worth, the more charts you choose to code the more money you will earn. Faster coders who provide accurate work will earn more per hour. On average, coders who contract with Aviacode earn anywhere from $18-$30 per hour. Our full-time coders earn based on their skill level and years of experience. We look forward to discussing these options with you soon.

Most of our salaried coding managers and quality assurance supervisors started out with Aviacode as contract coders. If you show true excellence in medical coding, we’ll provide you with excellent career opportunities.

Our contracted coders work from home offices and are expected to supply their own computers and workstations. Aviacode will give you the coding software and the online references you need to code quickly and accurately.

One of the benefits of working with Aviacode is the flexibility we offer our contracted coders. You can choose your own schedule. Whether you want to work late at night, early in the morning or a traditional 8-to-5 schedule, we will do our best to meet your preferences.