Medical Coding Specialist (Remote | $50–$70/hr)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote contractor

Flexible project-based schedule

Job summary

Synthires is seeking experienced Medical Coders to contribute to AI-focused projects, applying outpatient coding expertise to review, annotate, and validate clinical documentation. You will assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes, and ensure compliance with E&M guidelines and medical necessity standards.

This remote contractor role offers flexible project-based work across the United States. Prior AI experience is not required; strong coding skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Active CPC certification with AAPC.
• Experience applying outpatient E&M guidelines.
• Hands-on outpatient coding in physician offices or hospital outpatient settings.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Review and annotate outpatient medical records including office visits and ambulatory services.
• Assign and validate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on documentation.
• Apply E&M guidelines using medical decision-making or total-time methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with outpatient coding conventions and medical necessity requirements.
• Link diagnoses to procedures and review for gaps or inaccuracies.
• Provide feedback on coding decisions and collaborate with project teams.
• Contribute to high-quality datasets for AI training and evaluation.

Education

AAPC CPC certification

Tools

ICD-10-CM

CPT

HCPCS Level II

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.