Inpatient Coder

$50–70/hr

rate as listed

Workload: 10+ hrs/week
Engagement: Project-based
Location: US
Field: Medical

Review inpatient clinical documentation and AI-generated outputs for coding accuracy, completeness and integrity. This remote US contractor role requires an active coding certification, inpatient ICD-10-CM experience and at least 10 hours of weekly availability.

The work

You will review inpatient records, abstract information from EMRs and check whether documentation supports assigned ICD-10-CM codes. Tasks may include assessing DRG assignment, MCC/CC capture and present-on-admission status, then correcting unsupported or incomplete coding decisions.

AI evaluation

You will compare AI-generated notes and summaries with real-world documentation and coding standards. You may also write prompts that test healthcare administrative scenarios involving billing and coding, insurance and prior authorization, scheduling or regulatory compliance, then provide a grounded correction when the model fails.

Screening

The platform is likely to verify an active certification such as CIC, CCS or CPC, along with practical inpatient coding experience. Expect follow-up questions about navigating complex records, connecting documentation to code and DRG outcomes, identifying MCC/CC and POA issues, and explaining how you would evaluate an AI response rather than simply recode a chart.

Logistics

This is a remote contractor role for US-based coders who can contribute at least 10 hours per week. Compensation is task-based, with an approximate average handling time of one hour per task, and payment depends on completed work meeting project specifications.

Pay band: $50–70/hr

What they look for

ICD-10-CM
DRG
EMR
Clinical Documentation

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 named credential and whether the candidate has used it in current inpatient coding practice rather than holding an inactive or unrelated certification.
A strong answer: State the certification, its active status and the type of inpatient facility work performed under it. Include a concise example of responsibilities such as full-record coding, validation or audit review.
Where people lose it: Naming a certification without confirming that it is active, or discussing only professional-fee coding when the role is focused on inpatient facility coding.

Summary, eligibility guidance and screening preparation are prepared by Sidequest from the platform's posting. Check the source listing before applying.

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