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hemeek
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Jul 21, 2017

Internet question for full time rving medical coders

Hi all,

I am considering becoming a full-time RV and plan for work remote as CDI RN, which is a nurse that audits physician documentation much like a medical coder.

I am wondering how medical coders manage the security issues of handling patient information in a constantly changing environment.

How much data do medical coders use every month and how much does it cost? I am currently with Verizon and my partner has a unlimited grandfather plan with Verizon. I'm really sure what my options are at this point with the security issues in mind. Can I even use my Verizon plan as a hotspot or do I have to use satellite internet?

If I max out my cellular data, would I be able to use coffee shop Wi-Fi with a secure network or do healthcare companies not allow that?

I know this is a lot of questions, there is just a lot to figure out if this is something I can do in my line of work.

Thanks,
Hannah
  • If you don't need a phone payment plan any of the MVNO's like Cricket will work find and likely be a lot cheaper than post paid.

    Working remotely you likely already use a VPN to access the sensitive information.
  • the bear II wrote:
    Most of the ads I've seen for folks working with sensitive information remotely require that they have a land/hard line for internet access. Many of the ads indicate WiFi or Cell service is not acceptable.


    My bride is a certified coder and this is what she's found too so we don't do it since we move a lot.