Medical Coder (Remote | $50–$70/hr)

Synthires; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Synthires is seeking experienced Medical Coders to support AI training projects. You will review outpatient records, assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes, and apply E/M guidelines to ensure accurate coding and medical necessity.

Responsibilities include annotating diverse outpatient encounters, identifying documentation gaps, and providing detailed coding feedback. This remote contractor role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and collaboration with project teams.

Qualifications

• Active CPC certification and strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS.
• Experience applying outpatient E/M coding guidelines.
• Hands-on outpatient coding in physician offices or hospital outpatient settings.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and annotate outpatient records for accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
• Apply E/M guidelines using appropriate decision-making or total-time methods.
• Ensure compliance with coding conventions and medical necessity.
• Link diagnoses to procedures and resolve documentation gaps.
• Provide feedback on coding decisions and collaborate with teams.

Skills

CPC certification

ICD-10-CM

CPT coding

HCPCS Level II

E/M guidelines

Remote work

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

We are seeking experienced Medical Coders to contribute to a project focused on improving next-generation AI systems. In this role, you will apply your outpatient coding expertise to review, annotate, and validate clinical documentation while ensuring accurate code assignment and compliance with industry standards.

No prior AI experience is required. Your medical coding expertise and attention to detail are the primary focus.

Responsibilities

• Review and annotate outpatient medical records, including physician office visits, specialty clinic encounters, ambulatory surgery cases, and hospital outpatient services.
• Assign and validate accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on clinical documentation.
• Apply Evaluation & Management (E&M) coding guidelines using medical decision-making or total-time methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with outpatient coding conventions, diagnosis coding guidelines, modifier usage, and medical necessity requirements.
• Link diagnoses appropriately to procedures and services performed.
• Review coding scenarios and identify documentation gaps, inconsistencies, or coding inaccuracies.
• Provide detailed feedback on coding decisions, guidelines, and complex coding situations.
• Collaborate with project teams to clarify coding requirements and resolve documentation ambiguities.
• Contribute to the development of high-quality datasets used to improve AI understanding of medical coding workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Active AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding systems.
• Experience applying outpatient E&M coding guidelines.
• Hands-on outpatient coding experience in physician offices, specialty clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, or hospital outpatient departments.
• Strong understanding of coding compliance, documentation requirements, and medical necessity standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coding across multiple specialties and outpatient care settings.
• Familiarity with office visit notes, operative reports, procedure documentation, and other clinical record types.
• Experience reviewing complex coding scenarios and resolving coding discrepancies.
• Access to current ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II references, and E&M guidelines.
• Experience with medical record review, auditing, quality assurance, or coding education.
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance standards and reimbursement requirements.
• Previous experience supporting data review, annotation, or AI-related projects is a plus.

Compensation & Engagement

• Compensation ranges from $50-$70/hour.
• This is a remote contractor opportunity available to professionals based in the United States.
• Flexible project-based work with independent scheduling.
• Focused on applying outpatient coding expertise to support AI training and evaluation initiatives.
• No prior AI experience is required.

Application Process

• Submit your application and coding credentials.
• Complete any required coding assessments or screening tasks.
• Participate in project review and onboarding.
• Begin contributing to coding review, annotation, and AI training activities.