Medical Coding Specialist

$50–70/hr

rate as listed

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

Review inpatient records and AI-generated outputs for accurate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, DRG, MCC/CC and POA treatment. This remote US contractor role is aimed at experienced inpatient coding or clinical documentation professionals who can apply current coding guidance to complex admissions.

The work

You will review complete inpatient admissions, identify principal and secondary diagnoses, assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes, and assess the effects of procedures, MCCs and CCs on DRG assignment. Day-to-day tasks may also include checking documentation completeness, identifying possible provider queries, resolving coding discrepancies, and entering or validating patient information in medical record and encoder systems.

AI evaluation focus

A central part of the project is evaluating AI-generated clinical notes, summaries and code suggestions against source documentation and inpatient coding standards. The platform is likely to screen for traceable coding logic, correct use of official guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic, and the ability to recognize when the record supports a code, requires clarification or contradicts the AI output. Preferred backgrounds include current work in inpatient coding, clinical documentation improvement or a closely related role, plus an active CIC, CCS, RHIA, RHIT or another AHIMA or AAPC coding credential.

Logistics

This is a remote contractor role listed for candidates in the United States. Availability of at least 10 hours per week is preferred, but the listing does not specify typical weekly hours beyond that threshold or confirm whether scheduling is fully asynchronous. Access to current official ICD-10 code sets and guidelines is preferred. Pay band: $50–70/hr

What they look for

ICD-10-CM
Inpatient Coding
MS-DRG
ICD-10-PCS

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 tests whether your experience covers facility inpatient coding across a full stay rather than professional-fee coding, outpatient encounters or isolated diagnoses.
A strong answer: Give the setting, approximate duration, case types and your responsibility for final code and DRG assignment. Distinguish clearly between direct inpatient coding, auditing and CDI work.
Where people lose it: Candidates lose points by describing general medical coding experience without confirming that they handled complete inpatient admissions and ICD-10-PCS procedures.

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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