Medical Coder

Overview Models assign codes that look right and bill wrong: an ICD-10-CM code one notch short on specificity, a CPT modifier that changes the whole claim, an NCCI edit ignored, an E&M level the note never supported. A single miscode is the difference between a clean claim and a denial or an audit finding, and a certified coder is who catches it. As a Medical Coder you'll evaluate AI coding output against real guidelines and the underlying documentation, and write the assignments a careful auditor would sign off on.

What you’ll actually do Write prompts that test coding accuracy: ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS assignment, modifiers, and E&M leveling from real clinical documentation. Review AI output for wrong or unspecified codes, bad modifiers, missed NCCI edits, and codes the note does not support, and rate the reasoning. Write the correct coding when the model falls short, tied to the documentation and current guidelines.

Roles this fits Common backgrounds: Medical Coder (CPC/CCS), Coding Auditor, Medical Billing Specialist.

What we look for Hands-on medical coding experience, ideally with a credential such as CPC or CCS. Fluency across ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, with coding guidelines and payer edits. Clear written English: your explanations are the training signal. No degree required. We care about what you can do, not where you learned it.

Compensation Up to $125+/hr depending on task difficulty and specialization. Many contributors add $100k–$200k a year; some make it their full-time income.