Medical Coder
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Master's
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$25–$40/hr
Actively Hiring
30 openings
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Role Title: Medical Coder Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Medical Coders to contribute their expertise to a dynamic project for a valued customer. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Scope of Work
- Annotate and review medical records, ensuring accurate assignment of ICD-10 and CPT codes based on documentation.
- Apply Evaluation & Management (E&M) leveling using official guidelines to validate and enrich datasets.
- Leverage up-to-date coding reference materials to maintain compliance with current coding standards.
- 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.
- Contribute domain expertise to the creation and validation of medical code datasets for AI training purposes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification is required.
- Comprehensive understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems and E&M leveling guidelines.
- Experience with diverse clinical documentation types and associated coding challenges.
- Proficiency with both written and verbal communication, with a strong attention to clarity and detail.
- Access to up-to-date official ICD-10 and CPT coding books, as well as E&M guidelines.
- Familiarity with digital annotation tools or experience participating in data-driven projects (nice to have).
- Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous learning in a fast-evolving healthcare and technology environment.
Requirements
- Medical Coding
- ICD-10
- CPT
- CPC Certification
- Evaluation & Management
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
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.
Key responsibilities
- Annotate and review medical records, ensuring accurate assignment of ICD-10 and CPT codes based on documentation.
- Apply Evaluation & Management (E&M) leveling using official guidelines to validate and enrich datasets.
- Leverage up-to-date coding reference materials to maintain compliance with current coding standards.
- Collaborate with project stakeholders via written and verbal communication to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities in clinical documentation.
Why this role
Micro1's Medical Coder role pays $25-$40 per hour for CPC-certified coders who annotate and review medical records using ICD-10 and CPT codes. The project centers on evaluation and management coding accuracy across real clinical documentation. This role draws directly on day-to-day medical coding practice rather than general healthcare administration.
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What does the Micro1 application process look like?
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Can I apply to Micro1 from outside the US or UK?
Yes. Micro1 accepts applicants from most countries worldwide, unlike DataAnnotation or Outlier, both of which cap access to a handful of English-speaking countries. Most roles still require strong written and spoken English.
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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 Medical Coder?
Tasks here are scoped to Software Engineering, not generic labeling. As a Medical Coder, 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?
Medical Coding, ICD-10, CPT, and CPC Certification 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.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
It's Micro1's live count of how many candidates it's still trying to place for this specific role, 30 right now, not a countdown on your individual application. A higher number signals more active demand; it doesn't lower the bar for acceptance.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $25–$40/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.
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Do I need a Master's to qualify?
This role lists a master's degree as a requirement. In practice, the domain assessment is the real gate. If you can pass it, the degree is usually secondary. However, some platforms verify credentials formally, so list your actual qualifications accurately on your profile.