Medical Coder (CCS / CIC)

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking Medical Coders (CCS / CIC certified) to contribute their expertise to train AI systems. This remote contract role focuses on high-quality, real-world coding input.

You'll annotate inpatient records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, and validate MS-DRG assignments while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Inpatient coding proficiency required.
• Ability to apply ICD-10 coding guidelines.
• Experience with MS-DRG methodology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Annotate and review inpatient records with accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS coding.
• Identify principal and secondary diagnoses; assign POA indicators; validate MS-DRG.
• Apply inpatient coding conventions and guidelines; identify HACs and PSIs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure data integrity.
• Provide feedback on coding guidelines and complex cases to improve AI model learning.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all coding annotations.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

MS-DRG

Inpatient coding

HACs

Education

AHIMA CCS

AAPC CIC

Tools

MS-DRG grouper tools

Job description

Role Title: Medical Coder (CS / CIC)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Medical Coders (CCS / CIC certified) to contribute their expertise to a dynamic project for a valued customer. 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. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Annotate and review inpatient medical records, including admission notes, progress notes, operative reports, consults, lab and imaging results, and discharge summaries, ensuring precise ICD-10‑CM and ICD-10‑PCS code assignment based on documentation.
• Identify principal and secondary diagnoses, sequence codes according to guidelines, assign Present on Admission (POA) indicators, and validate MS-DRG assignment, including the identification of CCs and MCCs, to verify and enrich data sets.
• Apply inpatient‑specific coding conventions, such as UHDDS definitions, ICD-10‑CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and AHA Coding Clinic guidance, while identifying hospital‑acquired conditions (HACs) and patient safety indicators.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders using both written and verbal communication to clarify requirements, resolve documentation ambiguities, and ensure data integrity.
• Deliver high‑quality feedback on coding guidelines and complex cases to support project workflow improvements and enhance AI model understanding.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all coding‑related annotations per current best practices and coding standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) credential.
• Thorough expertise in ICD-10‑CM, ICD-10‑PCS, and MS-DRG methodology with hands‑on inpatient coding experience.
• Experience coding in diverse inpatient settings, such as acute care, teaching hospitals, specialty units, surgical, trauma, oncology, cardiology, and transplant cases.
• Proficiency in reviewing and coding various types of clinical documentation and addressing complex coding challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and clarity.
• Access to current ICD-10‑CM and ICD-10‑PCS code sets, Official Coding Guidelines, and MS‑DRG grouper tools.