Yes, there are home-based medical coders, and they are frequently independent contractors who work for themselves. Between working as an hourly employee and running your own firm, this kind of labor falls. These independent contractors are those who have agreements with a bigger company that gives work to the remote programmer in exchange for a set fee. These independent contractors gain from being able to work from home, have a flexible schedule, and earn a consistent and regular income without having to bear the high overhead costs and liabilities that come with small business ownership.