English-Speaking Outpatient Medical Coder

OpenTrain AI, Inc.; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work

Job summary

OpenTrain AI, Inc. is seeking a remote outpatient coder to annotate medical records and assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes.

You will apply outpatient Evaluation and Management leveling rules and resolve unclear details in notes and reports. The role requires current medical coding knowledge with hands-on outpatient coding experience, strong English communication, and access to current coding references.

Qualifications

• Must have active medical coding knowledge for outpatient settings.
• Experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II required.
• Proficient in outpatient Evaluation and Management leveling guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to use official coding references.

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient medical records and related docs for coding accuracy.
• Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes based on documentation.
• Apply outpatient E/M leveling using guidelines and time-based rules.
• Address unclear notes and improve coding quality with feedback.
• Provide clear guidance on coding guidelines to the team.

Skills

Medical coding

Outpatient coding

English communication

ICD-10-CM knowledge

CPT/CPC knowledge

Education

Active AAPC Certified Professional Coder certification

Job description

The Work

You will review outpatient medical records and related documentation so AI systems can learn from accurate coding decisions and clear feedback. Records may come from physician offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospital outpatient departments.

• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes based on clinical documentation.
• Apply outpatient Evaluation and Management leveling using medical decision-making or total-time guidelines.
• Use outpatient coding rules for modifiers, medical necessity, and linking diagnoses to procedures.
• Resolve unclear details in office visit notes, procedure notes, operative reports, and other clinical records.
• Give clear feedback on coding guidelines and difficult cases to improve project workflows and model understanding.

What It Pays and Takes

This is a remote contractor role with a flexible schedule. Prior AI training experience is not required, but the role requires current medical coding knowledge and hands-on outpatient coding experience.

• Pay: $20 to $32 per hour.
• Work arrangement: Remote contractor role.
• Schedule: Flexible and part-time.
• Location: Open to candidates in the United States.
• Language: Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Certification: Active AAPC Certified Professional Coder certification required.
• Knowledge: ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and outpatient Evaluation and Management leveling guidelines.
• Experience: Hands-on coding in outpatient settings such as primary care, specialty clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, or outpatient hospital departments.
• Other requirements: Experience with varied clinical documentation, careful attention to detail, and access to current official coding references.

About AI Training Work

AI training is the human work behind systems that learn from examples. In this role, your medical coding decisions and feedback help improve how AI handles outpatient documentation, which is why relevant professional expertise matters.