Medical Coder

Overview

micro1 is engaging Medical Coders to contribute their expertise to a dynamic project for a valued customer. In this role, you'll apply your outpatient coding expertise to help train next-generation AI systems by annotating and reviewing outpatient medical records and applying accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding.

What You’ll Do

• Annotate and review outpatient medical records ensuring accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes based on documentation
• Apply Evaluation & Management (E&M) leveling to outpatient visits using official guidelines to validate and enrich datasets
• Apply outpatient-specific coding conventions including diagnosis coding guidelines, modifier usage, medical necessity, and linking diagnoses to procedures
• Collaborate with project stakeholders via written and verbal communication to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities in clinical documentation
• Provide high-quality feedback on coding guidelines and edge cases to improve project workflows and model understanding

Requirements

• Active AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification
• Comprehensive understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems and outpatient E&M leveling guidelines
• Hands-on experience coding in outpatient settings (physician office, clinic, ambulatory surgery center, outpatient hospital departments)
• Experience with diverse clinical documentation types (office visit notes, procedure notes, operative reports)
• Proficiency with written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail
• Access to up-to-date official ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding books and E&M guidelines