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Last year I left clinical work (various reasons, health, burnout etc.) and had taken a coding class in hopes that I might be able to get into some sort area that could also use my clinical skills. i just happened to see an ad in the paper (I live in Tx) for nurses to do medical record reviews. It wasn't for HEDIS but preferred that they have coding skills. This company was in another state (Fla) so I applied and have since that time worked for them off and on in my area doing record reviews and since I was established with them they were willing to train me for HEDIS. I have also worked on a HEDIS project with a local staffing company. This is not full time work that you can count on, only when the projects are there unless an insurance company wants to hire someone as a fulltime employee but that has not been my experience. Looking online for companies that do medical record site reviews or HEDIS would be a way to get started-contact them and see if they are willing to train. Hope this helps.:)

Thanks arby-When I worked hourly it was at 28/hr plus mileage and one co also paid travel time after the first 30 min. Since I live in the Houston area travel time can be a big issue. Thanks for the info though-at least it gives me aa idea of what to expect

Actually this is an iquiry for HEIDS 2006 (Texas). How does the pay usually work when it is based on a per chart rate with a bonus for finishing on time? I did a project last year but it was hourly with mileage. I'm just trying to get a basis for some comparison--Thanks for any inpout!