Medical Coder

Overview

micro1 is seeking 50 Medical Coders for a remote contractor project supporting a customer-facing AI training effort. The work centers on outpatient coding expertise, and no prior AI experience is required.

Scope of Work

• Review and annotate outpatient medical records, including physician office visits, clinic encounters, ambulatory surgery cases, and hospital outpatient visits.
• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on the supporting documentation.
• Apply Evaluation & Management (E&M) leveling for outpatient visits using official guidelines, including medical decision making or total time.
• Use outpatient coding conventions such as diagnosis coding guidelines, modifier usage, medical necessity, and linking diagnoses to procedures.
• Work with project stakeholders through written and verbal communication to clarify requirements and resolve documentation ambiguities.
• Provide feedback on coding guidelines and edge cases to improve project workflows and model understanding.

Requirements

• Active AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification.
• Strong understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems, outpatient E&M leveling, and related guidelines.
• Hands-on outpatient coding experience in settings such as primary care, specialty clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, or outpatient hospital departments.
• Experience working with office visit notes, procedure notes, operative reports, and similar clinical documentation.
• Access to current official ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding books, plus E&M guidelines.