About the role
Role Title: Medical Coder (CCS / CIC)
Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote
We are seeking certified Medical Coders to support an AI training project focused on inpatient medical coding, documentation accuracy, and data quality.
Key Responsibilities
* Review and annotate inpatient medical records using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. * Identify and sequence principal and secondary diagnoses. * Assign POA indicators and validate MS-DRG classifications, including CCs and MCCs. * Apply official inpatient coding guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic guidance. * Identify hospital-acquired conditions and patient safety indicators. * Resolve documentation ambiguities and provide feedback to improve coding accuracy and AI performance.
Required Qualifications
* Active AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) credential. * Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and MS-DRG methodology. * Hands-on inpatient coding experience across diverse clinical settings. * Ability to review complex medical records and apply current coding guidelines. * Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. * Access to current coding references and MS-DRG grouper tools.
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