Inpatient Coder (CCS / CIC) - Remote

YO AI Labs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking certified Medical Coders (CCS/CIC) for a remote contractor role to support an AI training project focused on inpatient coding accuracy and data quality.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, sequencing diagnoses, validating MS-DRG classifications, and applying official guidelines. Requires CCS or CIC, ICD-10-CM/PCS expertise, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Active CCS or CIC credential.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and MS-DRG.
• Hands-on inpatient coding experience.
• Ability to review complex medical records and apply guidelines.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Access to current coding references and MS-DRG grouper tools.

Responsibilities

• Review and annotate inpatient records using ICD-10-CM/PCS.
• Identify principal and secondary diagnoses and assign POA indicators.
• Validate MS-DRG classifications including CCs and MCCs.
• Apply inpatient coding guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic guidance.
• Identify hospital-acquired conditions and patient safety indicators.
• Provide feedback to improve coding accuracy and AI performance.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS proficiency

MS-DRG understanding

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

MS-DRG grouper tools

Coding references

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Role Title: Medical Coder (CCS / CIC)

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote

We are seeking certified Medical Coders to support an AI training project focused on inpatient medical coding, documentation accuracy, and data quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and annotate inpatient medical records using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• Identify and sequence principal and secondary diagnoses.
• Assign POA indicators and validate MS-DRG classifications, including CCs and MCCs.
• Apply official inpatient coding guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic guidance.
• Identify hospital-acquired conditions and patient safety indicators.
• Resolve documentation ambiguities and provide feedback to improve coding accuracy and AI performance.

Required Qualifications

• Active AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) credential.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG methodology.
• Hands-on inpatient coding experience across diverse clinical settings.
• Ability to review complex medical records and apply current coding guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Access to current coding references and MS-DRG grouper tools.