Inpatient Coder - Remote

YO AI Labs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking certified Medical Coders to support an AI training project focused on inpatient medical coding, documentation accuracy, and data quality. The role requires active CCS or CIC credentials, strong ICD-10-CM/PCS knowledge, and hands-on inpatient coding experience.

The contractor will review records, assign MS-DRG classifications, and ensure alignment with current guidelines. Excellent communication and meticulous attention to detail are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Active certification: CCS or CIC.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and MS-DRG.
• Hands-on inpatient coding experience.
• Ability to review complex records and apply guidelines.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and annotate inpatient 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/MCCs.
• Apply inpatient coding guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic guidance.
• Identify hospital-acquired conditions and patient safety indicators.
• Resolve ambiguities and provide feedback to improve coding accuracy and AI performance.

Skills

ICD-10-CM knowledge

ICD-10-PCS knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

AHIMA CCS

AAPC CIC

Tools

MS-DRG grouper tools

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.