Remote Medical Coder & AI Validation Expert

Labela; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Labela is seeking certified U.S. medical coders for high-level coding and documentation consulting. You will serve as a subject matter expert to validate, refine, and audit the coding logic and documentation reasoning of frontier AI models.

This is a flexible, remote role designed for practicing coders and auditors to influence the accuracy and compliance of medical AI at scale. Responsibilities include auditing coding logic, validating E/M level selection, MS-DRG and APC assignments, and

Qualifications

• Active certification from AAPC or AHIMA (CPC or CCS).
• Minimum of 2 years of production coding, auditing, or CDI experience.
• Located in the United States with remote work flexibility.
• Ability to provide concise, technical rationale for code assignments and cite guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coding Logic Auditing: Review and refine AI-generated coding to align with ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS Level.
• High-Complexity Validation: Provide expert-level ground truth for full chart abstractions and E/M levels.
• Compliance Oversight: Identify unbundling, upcoding, NCCI violations, and medical necessity gaps.
• Strategic Consulting: Advise on AI-driven coding, CDI, and revenue cycle tools across care settings.

Skills

Technical rationale

Concise communication

Education

AAPC or AHIMA certification (CPC/CCS)

Job description

Labela is seeking certified U.S. medical coders for high-level coding and documentation consulting. You will serve as a subject matter expert to validate, refine, and audit the coding logic and documentation reasoning of frontier AI models.

This is a flexible, remote role designed for practicing coders and auditors to influence the accuracy and compliance of medical AI at scale. Responsibilities include auditing coding logic, validating E/M level selection, MS-DRG and APC assignments, and