Inpatient Coder (CCS)

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking an Inpatient Coder (CCS) contractor to contribute to a project that enhances clinical coding accuracy and data quality. You will review inpatient records and code using ICD-10 and CPT, supporting AI model training with real-world input.

The role emphasizes coding integrity, documentation accuracy, and evaluating AI-generated notes against standards. Remote work in the United States with at least 10 hours per week, ongoing access to current coding references, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Active certification in CCS, CIC, COC, RHIA, or RHIT
• ICD-10 coding experience required
• Access to up-to-date ICD-10 and CPT coding books and E/M guidelines
• Currently working in medical coding or a closely related documentation role
• Availability of at least 10 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient medical records to ensure accurate ICD-10 and CPT coding
• Review clinical documentation for accuracy and coding integrity
• Evaluate AI-generated notes and summaries against coding standards
• Code AI-generated information using ICD and CPT/HCPCS classifications
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in diagnosis and procedure coding
• Enter AI-generated patient information into inpatient medical record databases

Skills

Active coding excellence

Attention to detail

Remote work readiness

Education

AHIMA/AAPC certification

Tools

ICD-10 coding systems

CPT/HCPCS coding

E/M guidelines

Job description

Role Title: Inpatient Coder (CCS)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: United States, Remote

micro1 is engaging Inpatient Coders to contribute to a valued project focused on enhancing clinical coding accuracy and data quality. 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.

Scope of Work

• Review and analyze inpatient medical records to ensure accurate ICD-10 and CPT coding in alignment with current guidelines and best practices.
• Review clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and coding integrity.
• Evaluate AI-generated clinical notes and summaries against real-world documentation and coding standards.

• Code AI-generated diagnostic and procedural information from the record using ICD and CPT/HCPCS classification systems

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• Identify and resolve discrepancies in diagnosis and procedure coding, ensuring the integrity of record abstraction and data capture.

• Enter AI-generated patient information into computerized inpatient and outpatient medical record databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active certification in

  one of the following: CCS, CIC, COC, RHIA, or RHIT or other coding certification through AHIMA and AAPC.

• ICD-10 coding experience.
• Access to up-to-date official ICD-10 and CPT coding books, as well as E&M guidelines.
• Currently working in medical coding, clinical documentation improvement, or a closely related documentation role
• Availability of at least 10 hours per week