Medical Records Coder

HumanitApp; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Micro1 is seeking Medical Records Coders (CCS/CIC/CPC) in the United States to contribute to a project training AI systems. You will annotate and review records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes, and ensure data quality.

This role emphasizes domain knowledge over AI experience and requires clear communication with stakeholders. Preferred credentials include CCS, CIC, or CPC, with hands-on coding across settings such as acute care and outpatient.

Qualifications

• Active coding credentials (CCS/CIC/CPC) preferred.
• Expertise in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding.
• Experience coding medical records across settings like acute care and outpatient.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Access to current coding guidelines and official guidance.

Responsibilities

• Annotate and review medical records with precise code assignment.
• Identify principal/secondary diagnoses and sequence codes with POA indicators.
• Apply coding guidelines and flag documentation gaps.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure data integrity.
• Provide feedback on guidelines and complex cases to aid AI model training.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all coding annotations.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

CPT coding

Medical documentation review

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Education

CCS/CIC/CPC credentials

Tools

Official Coding Guidelines

AHA Coding Clinic guidance

Job description

Future projects, not immediate vacancies. Check each network's country and experience requirements.

Micro1 Medical Records Coders (CCS / CIC / CPC certified)

Micro1 is engaging Medical Records Coders (CCS / CIC / CPC 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 medical records, including encounter notes, progress notes, operative reports, consults, lab and imaging results, and discharge summaries, ensuring precise ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS code assignment based on documentation.

Identify principal and secondary diagnoses, sequence codes according to guidelines, and assign modifiers and Present on Admission (POA) indicators where applicable, to verify and enrich data sets.

Apply coding conventions and payer-neutral best practices, including the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AHA Coding Clinic guidance, while flagging documentation gaps and query opportunities.

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), AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential.

Thorough expertise in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT, with hands-on experience coding from medical records.

Experience coding across settings such as acute care, outpatient, emergency department, and physician practice.

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, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT code sets and Official Coding Guidelines.

Source: micro1 official job description, checked 2026-11-09. Confirm current availability, country eligibility and final terms on the official listing. Certification does not guarantee paid work.

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Compensation context

The listing states $50 - $70/hour. Confirm the final rate, workload, and payment terms during the official application process.

• Proficiency in reviewing and coding various types of clinical documentation and addressing complex coding challenges.