Medical Records Coder

$50–70/hr

rate as listed

Workload: ~15h/week
Engagement: Project-based
Location: US
Field: Medical

Review clinical records and assign or evaluate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers, and POA indicators for AI training data. This US-remote contract suits certified coders with hands-on experience applying current coding guidance to complex documentation.

The work

You will annotate and review encounter notes, progress notes, operative reports, consultations, laboratory and imaging results, and discharge summaries. Day-to-day tasks include identifying principal and secondary diagnoses, sequencing codes, assigning modifiers and Present on Admission indicators, checking annotations for completeness, and flagging documentation gaps or query opportunities.

What the screen is likely to cover

Expect detailed questions about ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS application rather than prior AI experience. The platform may test how you use the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AHA Coding Clinic guidance, distinguish unsupported inference from codable documentation, explain complex decisions, and provide feedback that can improve an AI training workflow. Active CCS, CIC, or CPC certification is requested, and experience across acute care, outpatient, emergency department, or physician practice settings is preferred.

Logistics

This is a contractor role open to candidates working remotely in the US. The listing does not specify typical weekly hours or confirm a fully asynchronous schedule. Written collaboration is part of the work, but verbal communication with project stakeholders may also be needed to resolve requirements and documentation ambiguities. You must have access to current ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT code sets and the Official Coding Guidelines.

Pay band: $50–70/hr

What they look for

icd-10-cm
icd-10-pcs
cpt
medical record review
clinical documentation coding
aha coding clinic guidelines
official guidelines for coding and reporting
data annotation
attention to detail
written and verbal communication
stakeholder collaboration
problem-solving
code sequencing and assignment
querying documentation gaps

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 whether you hold a requested CCS, CIC, or CPC credential and whether your recent work involved direct coding from clinical documentation.
A strong answer: State the credential, issuing organization, and active status, then identify the settings, record types, and code systems used in recent work. Include dates or duration that can be checked against your work history.
Where people lose it: Claiming broad coding expertise without naming an active credential or distinguishing direct record coding from billing, auditing, or administrative work.

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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