Coding Author

$50–70/hr

rate as listed

Workload: ~15h/week
Engagement: Project-based
Location: US
Field: STEM and Coding

Create realistic medical coding scenarios, answer keys, rubrics, and test cases used to evaluate AI systems. The work spans inpatient, outpatient, and professional fee coding using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, sequencing, and POA indicators.

The work

Coding Authors develop clinical documentation excerpts, coding questions, and realistic cases across inpatient, outpatient, and professional fee settings. Day-to-day assignments may include assigning ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes, writing rationales for sequencing and modifiers, applying Present on Admission (POA) indicators, and citing official guidance.

Evaluation work

Authors also create rubrics and test cases that show whether an AI model applied coding rules correctly, including cases with incomplete, complex, or ambiguous documentation. Existing material must be reviewed against current ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines, AHA Coding Clinic, and CPT guidance. Platform screening is likely to test whether you can support a coding decision with the controlling rule, distinguish defensible alternatives from errors, and explain how ambiguity should affect scoring.

Qualifications and logistics

An active AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential is preferred. The role is a US-remote contractor engagement, and no prior AI experience is required. The listing does not disclose typical weekly hours or confirm that all work is asynchronous, and it notes both written and verbal collaboration with project stakeholders.

Pay band: $50–70/hr

What they look for

icd-10-cm
icd-10-pcs
cpt
medical coding
content authoring
coding audit
written communication
verbal communication
attention to detail
guideline interpretation

Included with this listing

Interview prep — 10 questions

Matched to what this platform's screening actually measures. Answer each out loud in 60–90 seconds: claim → concrete example → implication.

What it tests: This verifies the preferred CCS, CIC, or CPC credential and establishes which coding settings the candidate has actually handled.
A strong answer: State the credential, issuing organization, and current status, then describe specific settings, case types, and responsibilities. Separate direct code assignment from auditing, education, or content development.
Where people lose it: Candidates lose points by naming a credential without confirming that it is active or by describing general revenue-cycle work as hands-on coding experience.

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