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Medical Coder

In this role, you'll apply your outpatient coding expertise to help train next-generation AI systems.

United States$20–$32 per hour
Hiring companyMicro1
Application process4.3 / 5Based on 6 reviews
Work experience4.7 / 5Based on 7 reviews

About the role

micro1 is engaging Medical Coders to contribute their expertise to a dynamic project for a valued customer.

Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required. Your domain knowledge is what matters.

Responsibilities

  • Annotate and review outpatient medical records (physician office, clinic, ambulatory surgery, and hospital outpatient encounters), ensuring accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes based on documentation.
  • Apply Evaluation & Management (E&M) leveling to outpatient visits using official guidelines (medical decision making or total time) to validate and enrich datasets.
  • Apply outpatient-specific coding conventions, including diagnosis coding guidelines for outpatient services, modifier usage, medical necessity, and linking diagnoses to procedures.
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders via written and verbal communication to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities in clinical documentation.
  • Provide high-quality feedback on coding guidelines and edge cases to improve project workflows and model understanding.

Preferred skills

  • Comprehensive understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems and outpatient E&M leveling guidelines.
  • Proficiency with both written and verbal communication, with a strong attention to clarity and detail.

Experience and education

  • Active AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification is required.
  • Hands-on experience coding in outpatient settings (e.g., primary care, specialty clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient hospital departments).
  • Experience with diverse clinical documentation types and associated coding challenges, such as office visit notes, procedure notes, and operative reports.

Equipment requirements

  • Access to up-to-date official ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding books, as well as E&M guidelines.

Eligibility

Work arrangement: Fully remote

Eligible countries: United States

Compensation details

$20–$32 per hour.

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