Coding Author

Overview

micro1 is seeking 50 Coding Authors for a remote contractor project supporting a valued customer. In this role, you will use your medical coding expertise to help create training material for next-generation AI systems. No prior AI experience is required; the focus is on strong domain knowledge in medical coding.

Scope of Work

• Write realistic medical coding scenarios, clinical documentation excerpts, and coding questions spanning inpatient, outpatient, and professional fee settings.
• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Create answer keys and rationales that explain code selection, sequencing, modifiers, and Present on Admission (POA) indicators, using official guidelines and coding conventions as support.
• Develop evaluation rubrics and test cases with a range of difficulty, including ambiguous and complex documentation, to assess how AI models apply coding rules.
• Review and revise existing coding content for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with current ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines, AHA Coding Clinic, and CPT guidance.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve documentation questions, and maintain data integrity.
• Provide high-quality feedback on coding guidelines and complex cases to improve workflow and model understanding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active AHIMA CCS, AAPC CIC, or AAPC CPC credential.
• Strong working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT, with hands-on experience in a hospital, physician practice, or coding audit setting.
• Experience creating or reviewing coding-related content such as training materials, audit findings, coder education, or exam prep.
• Ability to explain complex coding decisions clearly and concisely in writing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and close attention to detail.
• Access to current ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT code sets and official coding guidelines.