Medical Coder

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a remote contract Medical Coder (CPC) to help train AI systems by providing accurate ICD-10 and CPT coding for real-world clinical documents.

You will apply E/M guidelines, reference official coding books, and collaborate with project stakeholders to clarify requirements and improve data quality for AI training.

Qualifications

• Must hold CPC certification (AAPC) and ICD-10/CPT knowledge.
• Experience applying E/M guidelines to coding.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Annotate and review medical records, assigning ICD-10/CPT codes.
• Apply E/M leveling guidelines to validate datasets.
• Consult current coding references to ensure alignment with standards.
• Communicate with project stakeholders to clarify requirements.
• Provide feedback on guidelines and edge cases to improve workflows.
• Contribute medical coding expertise to dataset creation for AI training.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10

CPT coding

EM leveling guidelines

Attention to detail

Education

AAPC CPC certification

Tools

Annotation tools

Job description

Role Overview

Apply medical coding expertise to help train next-generation AI systems through accurate, real-world clinical coding input. This remote contract opportunity focuses on creating and validating high-quality medical-code datasets. Prior AI experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Annotate and review medical records, assigning accurate ICD-10 and CPT codes based on supporting documentation.
• Apply official Evaluation and Management, E&M, leveling guidelines to validate and enrich datasets.
• Use current coding references to maintain alignment with applicable coding standards.
• Communicate in writing and verbally with project stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities in clinical documentation.
• Provide feedback on coding guidelines and edge cases to strengthen project workflows and AI model understanding.
• Contribute medical coding expertise to the creation and validation of datasets used for AI training.

Qualifications

• Active AAPC Certified Professional Coder, CPC, certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of medical coding, ICD-10, CPT, and E&M leveling guidelines.
• Experience coding across varied clinical documentation types and addressing related coding challenges.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with close attention to detail.
• Access to current official ICD-10 and CPT coding books and E&M guidelines.
• Experience with digital annotation tools or data-driven projects is preferred.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous learning in an evolving healthcare and technology environment.

Work Terms

Remote contract engagement.

Compensation

$25 to $40 per hour.