The work
As an Inpatient Coder (CCS), you will review medical records and clinical documentation to support accurate coding and reliable AI-generated content. The listed duties and qualifications should be reviewed before applying.
You will compare AI-generated diagnostic, procedural, and patient information with real inpatient records, then identify coding or documentation problems. Some work also involves entering information into computerized inpatient and outpatient medical record databases.
- Review inpatient records for accurate ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Evaluate AI-generated clinical notes, summaries, diagnostic information, and procedural information against real-world records.
- Check documentation for completeness and coding integrity.
- Identify and resolve diagnosis and procedure coding discrepancies.
- Enter AI-generated patient information into computerized medical record databases.
What it pays and takes
This is a remote, part-time contractor role for candidates in the United States. English fluency is required, and the role requires current medical coding knowledge and access to the listed coding references.
- Pay: $50 to $70 per hour.
- Availability: At least 10 hours per week.
- Location: Open to candidates in the United States.
- Certification: An active CCS, CIC, COC, RHIA, RHIT, or comparable AHIMA or AAPC coding certification.
- Experience: Practical ICD-10 coding experience, including inpatient records, and current work in medical coding or clinical documentation improvement.
- Knowledge: Current official ICD-10 and CPT coding books and E&M guidelines.
- Language: Fluent in English.