<strong>IMPORTANT: after you apply, please check your email.</strong> We send you a link to complete your application — it is not considered until that last step is done. If you do not see it, check your spam folder.<br><br><strong>This is a fully remote position</strong>, open to candidates based in 55 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, India, France, Netherlands, Singapore.<br><br><strong>Pay:</strong> $20–$32/hr<br><br><strong>Role Title: </strong>Medical Coder<br><br><strong>Role Type:</strong> Contractor<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> United States, Remote<br><br>We are engaging Medical Coders to contribute their expertise to a dynamic project for a valued customer. In this role, you'll apply your outpatient coding 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.<br><br><strong>Scope of Work<br><br></strong><ul><li>Annotate and review outpatient medical records (physician office, clinic, ambulatory surgery, and hospital outpatient encounters), ensuring accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes based on documentation.</li><li>Apply Evaluation & Management (E&M) leveling to outpatient visits using official guidelines (medical decision making or total time) to validate and enrich datasets.</li><li>Apply outpatient-specific coding conventions, including diagnosis coding guidelines for outpatient services, modifier usage, medical necessity, and linking diagnoses to procedures.</li><li>Collaborate with project stakeholders via written and verbal communication to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities in clinical documentation.</li><li>Provide high-quality feedback on coding guidelines and edge cases to improve project workflows and model understanding.<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Active AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification is required.</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems and outpatient E&M leveling guidelines.</li><li>Hands-on experience coding in outpatient settings (e.g., primary care, specialty clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient hospital departments).</li><li>Experience with diverse clinical documentation types and associated coding challenges, such as office visit notes, procedure notes, and operative reports.</li><li>Proficiency with both written and verbal communication, with a strong attention to clarity and detail.</li><li>Access to up-to-date official ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding books, as well as E&M guidelines.<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>How To Apply<br><br></strong>Apply here with your profile. We will then email you a link to complete your application on the hiring platform — your application is only considered once that final step is done.