The Work
You will review outpatient medical records and related documentation so AI systems can learn from accurate coding decisions and clear feedback. Records may come from physician offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospital outpatient departments.
- Assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes based on clinical documentation.
- Apply outpatient Evaluation and Management leveling using medical decision-making or total-time guidelines.
- Use outpatient coding rules for modifiers, medical necessity, and linking diagnoses to procedures.
- Resolve unclear details in office visit notes, procedure notes, operative reports, and other clinical records.
- Give clear feedback on coding guidelines and difficult cases to improve project workflows and model understanding.
What It Pays and Takes
This is a remote contractor role with a flexible schedule. Prior AI training experience is not required, but the role requires current medical coding knowledge and hands-on outpatient coding experience.
- Pay: $20 to $32 per hour.
- Work arrangement: Remote contractor role.
- Schedule: Flexible and part-time.
- Location: Open to candidates in the United States.
- Language: Strong written and verbal communication in English.
- Certification: Active AAPC Certified Professional Coder certification required.
- Knowledge: ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and outpatient Evaluation and Management leveling guidelines.
- Experience: Hands-on coding in outpatient settings such as primary care, specialty clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, or outpatient hospital departments.
- Other requirements: Experience with varied clinical documentation, careful attention to detail, and access to current official coding references.