Job Description
Job Description
Role Title: Medical Coder (CCS / CIC)
Role Type:
Contractor
Location:
Remote
We are seeking certified Medical Coders to support an AI training project focused on inpatient medical coding, documentation accuracy, and data quality.
Key Responsibilities
Review and annotate inpatient medical records using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
Identify and sequence principal and secondary diagnoses.
Assign POA indicators and validate MS-DRG classifications, including CCs and MCCs.
Apply official inpatient coding guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic guidance.
Identify hospital-acquired conditions and patient safety indicators.
Resolve documentation ambiguities and provide feedback to improve coding accuracy and AI performance.
Required Qualifications
Active AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) credential.
Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG methodology.
Hands-on inpatient coding experience across diverse clinical settings.
Ability to review complex medical records and apply current coding guidelines.
Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
Access to current coding references and MS-DRG grouper tools.
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