Medical Coder - Remote

YO AI Labs; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking experienced Medical Coders to contribute to a project focused on improving next-generation AI systems. You will review and annotate medical records, apply ICD-10 and CPT coding, and evaluate coding accuracy to support high-quality AI datasets.

In this contractor, remote role, you will provide expert feedback to refine coding guidelines, edge cases, and documentation scenarios while collaborating with project teams to ensure data quality and compliance with current standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical coding using ICD-10 and CPT coding systems.
• CPC certification or active CPC credential is preferred.
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and knowledge of E&M guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review and annotate medical records to assign ICD-10 and CPT codes accurately.
• Apply E&M guidelines to assess coding levels and validate datasets.
• Ensure compliance with current medical coding standards and guidelines.
• Analyze clinical documentation to identify coding ambiguities or inconsistencies.
• Provide expert feedback on coding guidelines, edge cases, and documentation scenarios.
• Collaborate with project teams through written and verbal communication to improve AI training data quality.

Skills

Medical Coding

ICD-10

CPT

CPC Certification

Evaluation & Management (E&M)

Clinical Documentation Review

Coding Accuracy & Compliance

Attention to Detail

Written & Verbal Communication

Job description

Job Title: Medical Coder

Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Medical Coders to contribute their healthcare coding expertise to an innovative project focused on improving next-generation AI systems. In this role, you will review and annotate medical records, evaluate coding accuracy, and provide expert feedback to support the development of high-quality medical datasets. No prior AI experience is required—your coding expertise and attention to detail are what matter most.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and annotate medical records to accurately assign ICD-10 and CPT codes based on clinical documentation.

• Apply Evaluation & Management (E&M) guidelines to assess coding levels and validate healthcare datasets.

• Ensure compliance with current medical coding standards and guidelines.

• Analyze clinical documentation and identify coding-related ambiguities or inconsistencies.

• Provide expert feedback on coding guidelines, edge cases, and documentation scenarios.

• Collaborate with project teams through written and verbal communication to improve AI training data quality.

Required Skills

• Medical Coding

• ICD-10

• CPT

• CPC Certification

• Evaluation & Management (E&M)

• Clinical Documentation Review

• Coding Accuracy & Compliance

• Attention to Detail

• Written & Verbal Communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Active AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification required.

• Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT coding systems, and E&M leveling guidelines.

• Experience working with diverse clinical documentation types.

• Ability to interpret complex medical records and apply appropriate coding standards.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Familiarity with digital annotation tools or healthcare data projects is a plus.

• Commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous learning in healthcare coding and technology