Remote | Certified Inpatient Coder — $50–$70/hour

24-Mag•New York, NY

9h•Remote

About The Position

This remote freelance/contract consulting role is for experienced US-based Certified Inpatient Coders who will contribute inpatient coding expertise to AI training and evaluation initiatives. The work involves reviewing complex inpatient medical records, validating diagnosis and procedure coding, assessing clinical documentation, validating MS-DRG assignments, and evaluating AI-generated medical information against established coding standards. Assignments combine inpatient coding practice, clinical data interpretation, regulatory guideline application, structured quality assessment, and detailed technical feedback to improve the accuracy and reliability of AI systems used in healthcare coding and clinical documentation workflows. The role includes applying ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS guidelines; identifying principal and secondary diagnoses, sequencing, and POA indicators; assessing CC/MCC effects and DRG classification; and reviewing records for HACs, patient safety indicators, documentation gaps, and coding discrepancies. Coders will also review AI-generated clinical notes, summaries, diagnostic information, procedure documentation, and coding recommendations, providing written explanations of errors and complex classification decisions. This engagement is fully remote within the United States, pays $50–$70 per hour, and requires availability of at least 10 hours per week. Work is completed independently through designated project tools, without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to an employer, client, institution, or other third party. There are 50 available openings. The opportunity is offered through 24-MAG LLC, which connects professionals with remote consulting opportunities.

Requirements

Active professional coding certification such as Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or another relevant AHIMA or AAPC credential.
Substantial hands-on experience in inpatient medical coding, clinical documentation improvement, or a closely related healthcare coding function.
Strong command of ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding and ICD-10-PCS inpatient procedure coding.
Ability to review complex inpatient medical records and accurately interpret clinical documentation.
Experience identifying principal and secondary diagnoses and applying diagnosis sequencing rules.
Thorough understanding of MS-DRG assignment, CC/MCC classification, and POA indicators.
Familiarity with hospital-acquired conditions, patient safety indicators, and inpatient coding quality requirements.
Access to current official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS references and relevant AHA Coding Clinic guidance.
Experience assessing documentation completeness, identifying coding discrepancies, and applying established coding standards.
Strong understanding of inpatient record abstraction, clinical data integrity, and coding compliance principles.
Excellent analytical reasoning, critical-thinking, technical interpretation, and problem-solving capabilities.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accurate coding and documentation quality.
Ability to explain complex coding decisions and provide clear, constructive written feedback.
Availability to contribute at least 10 hours per week.
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to remote, technology-supported assignments.
Work must be completed without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to an employer, client, institution, or other third party.

Nice To Haves

Additional qualifications such as RHIA, RHIT, or COC may be considered.
Current professional involvement in inpatient coding, clinical documentation improvement, or a related documentation role is preferred.
Familiarity with AI-assisted medical coding, clinical data evaluation, or healthcare technology applications is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze inpatient medical records for accurate diagnosis and procedure coding.
Apply current ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS guidelines to complex inpatient documentation.
Identify relevant diagnoses, procedures, and clinical circumstances across an inpatient admission.
Assess documentation for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and alignment with coding standards.
Identify principal and secondary diagnoses, apply diagnosis sequencing rules, and assign POA indicators where applicable.
Assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes based on documentation and official conventions.
Identify classification discrepancies and explain appropriate coding corrections.
Validate MS-DRG assignments and assess the effects of CCs, MCCs, HACs, and patient safety indicators.
Identify documentation gaps, conflicting information, and coding issues that affect record abstraction and data integrity.
Review and validate AI-generated clinical notes, summaries, diagnostic information, procedural documentation, and coding recommendations.
Compare AI-generated coding recommendations with ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS guidelines and identify errors or incomplete interpretations.
Review coding outputs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with current guidelines.
Provide structured coding assessments, clear explanations, and detailed written technical feedback.
Use official coding references and AHA Coding Clinic guidance when evaluating complex inpatient scenarios.
Complete remote assignments through designated project tools while avoiding confidential or proprietary third-party information.