Inpatient Coder Remote
Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
17 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline:
14 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.