Medical Records Coder

Micro1; India; Remote; INR 3,881,000 - 7,761,000; Part time

Job summary

Cashback24x7 is seeking Medical Records Coders (CCS/CIC/CPC) on a contractor basis to annotate and code medical records for AI training projects. This remote US role leverages coding expertise across ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT to ensure high-quality data.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, flag documentation gaps, and deliver precise annotations while adhering to Official Guidelines. Prior AI experience is not required; domain knowledge and precision matter most.

Qualifications

• Active credentials: CCS, CIC, or CPC.
• Expertise in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT.
• Experience coding in hospital and clinical settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Annotate and review medical records with precise code assignment (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS).
• Identify principal and secondary diagnoses and apply modifiers and POA indicators where applicable.
• Follow coding guidelines and Official Coding Guidelines while flagging documentation gaps.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure data integrity.
• Provide feedback on coding guidelines and complex cases to improve AI model understanding.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all coding annotations.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

CPT coding

Medical Records Coding

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Role Title: Medical Records Coders

Role Type: Contractor

Location: US - Remote

micro1 is engaging Medical Records Coders (CCS / CIC / CPC certified) to contribute their expertise to a dynamic project for a valued customer. In this role, you’ll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. 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.

Scope of Work

• Annotate and review medical records, including encounter notes, progress notes, operative reports, consults, lab and imaging results, and discharge summaries, ensuring precise ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS code assignment based on documentation.
• Identify principal and secondary diagnoses, sequence codes according to guidelines, and assign modifiers and Present on Admission (POA) indicators where applicable, to verify and enrich data sets.
• Apply coding conventions and payer-neutral best practices, including the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AHA Coding Clinic guidance, while flagging documentation gaps and query opportunities.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders using both written and verbal communication to clarify requirements, resolve documentation ambiguities, and ensure data integrity.
• Deliver high-quality feedback on coding guidelines and complex cases to support project workflow improvements and enhance AI model understanding.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all coding-related annotations per current best practices and coding standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential.
• Thorough expertise in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT, with hands-on experience coding from medical records.
• Experience coding across settings such as acute care, outpatient, emergency department, and physician practice.
• Proficiency in reviewing and coding various types of clinical documentation and addressing complex coding challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and clarity.
• Access to current ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT code sets and Official Coding Guidelines.