Coding Author

The work

You will create and review training content that helps AI systems learn accurate medical coding. The work covers inpatient, outpatient, and professional fee settings, with a focus on clear reasoning and current coding guidance.

• Write realistic medical coding scenarios, clinical documentation excerpts, and coding questions.
• Assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes across varied care settings.
• Create answer keys and explanations covering code selection, sequencing, modifiers, and Present on Admission indicators.
• Build evaluation rubrics and test cases at different difficulty levels, including cases with unclear documentation.
• Review and revise content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with Official Coding Guidelines, AHA Coding Clinic guidance, and CPT guidance.
• Clarify documentation questions through written and verbal communication and provide detailed feedback on complex cases.

What it pays and takes

This is a remote, part-time contractor opportunity for candidates in the United States. The work requires strong medical coding judgment and the ability to explain complex decisions clearly.

• Pay: $50 to $70 per hour.
• Location: Remote and open to candidates in the United States.
• Work type: Part-time contract.
• Language: Professional fluency in English.
• Credentials: An active AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential is preferred.
• Knowledge: Thorough working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT code sets.
• Experience: Hands-on coding experience in a hospital, physician practice, or coding audit setting.
• Communication: Ability to explain complex coding decisions clearly and concisely in writing.
• Tools and references: Access to current code sets and Official Coding Guidelines.
• Helpful background: Experience with ambiguous clinical documentation, coding test cases, evaluation rubrics, training materials, audit findings, coder education, or exam preparation content.

How it works

You apply here in about two minutes and finish on the hiring platform. The next step is a short AI interview (technical roles include a coding challenge). Passing it is how you qualify for paid tasks, so take it soon after you are invited.

The hiring platform's application for this job asks for your resume, your LinkedIn profile, your phone number, your location and answers to 5 screening questions.

About AI training work

AI training work uses human judgment to prepare and review examples that help artificial intelligence systems improve. Medical coding specialists are valuable because accurate training content depends on careful code selection, clear explanations, and knowledge of professional standards.