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Certified Medical Coder (ICD-10) — Multilingual Clinical Documentation & AI Evaluation

Mercor • Remote

Education

Not stated

Type

Hourly

Pay Rate

$45–$65/hr

Listed

30d ago

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About this role

From the Mercor listing

About the Role

Mercor is hiring certified medical coders on behalf of a healthcare AI partner building advanced clinical documentation tools. In this role you will apply your coding and documentation expertise to review, annotate, and evaluate clinical documentation and AI-generated clinical notes, directly shaping the accuracy and reliability of medical AI systems.

This role is part of a multilingual annotation cohort. In addition to English, you should be able to speak, read, and write at least one other language at an advanced (C1 or above) level.

Key Responsibilities

Documentation & Coding Review

  • Review clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and coding integrity

  • Evaluate AI-generated clinical notes and summaries against real-world documentation and coding standards

  • Validate alignment between clinical documentation and assigned codes

Annotation & Structured Feedback

  • Annotate clinical documentation against detailed guidelines

  • Flag omissions, inaccuracies, and documentation gaps in AI-generated output

  • Provide structured, written feedback that engineering and product teams can act on

Knowledge Contribution

  • Contribute expert input on annotation guidelines and documentation standards

  • Raise clarifying questions where guidance is ambiguous and help refine the guidelines

Required Qualifications

  • Active certification — at least one of CCDS, CHC, CCS, or CPC

  • ICD-10 coding experience

  • Currently working in medical coding, clinical documentation improvement, or a closely related documentation role

  • US-based

  • In addition to English, advanced (C1+) proficiency — speaking, listening, and writing — in at least one other language

  • Availability of at least 10 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications

  • Additional certifications (CRC, CDIP, or similar)

  • Familiarity with Epic

  • Experience with HCC or risk-adjustment coding

  • Prior AI/ML annotation or model evaluation work experience, with strong performance reviews

Work Arrangement

  • Remote, part-time — minimum 10 hours/week

  • Flexible scheduling

Requirements

  • Must be eligible to work in Remote
  • Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in Software Engineering

How long hiring takes

Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.

Within 2 weeks
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Within 6 weeks
~60%
Within 3 months
~80%

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Why this role

This Certified Medical Coder (ICD-10) — Multilingual Clinical Documentation & AI Evaluation role pays $45–$65/hr fully remote, so the Software Engineering work here isn't limited to whoever happens to live near an AI lab's office.

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Common questions

Is Mercor for freelancers or full-time contractors?

Mercor places you with one client for a defined engagement, like 'Python Tutor for 3 months', rather than having you grab small tasks from a shared queue. Most roles function as steady contract work, not one-off gigs.

Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?

Yes, every applicant records a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks questions about your resume. Clients review that recording to judge communication skills before matching, so there's no way to apply without going on camera.

What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?

No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.

What does Software Engineering work look like for a Certified Medical Coder (ICD-10) — Multilingual Clinical Documentation & AI Evaluation?

Tasks here are scoped to Software Engineering, not generic labeling. As a Certified Medical Coder (ICD-10) — Multilingual Clinical Documentation & AI Evaluation, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Software Engineering) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Software Engineering background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.

What specific skills does this listing call for?

English and Multilingual are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.

How much does this specific role pay?

This listing is posted at $45–$65/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.

What happens when I click Apply on this listing?

You'll be taken to Mercor's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.

How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?

Not immediately. Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue, so applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You start working only once a specific client, like a major AI lab, selects your profile, and that matching process can take weeks.