Medical Coder

ESRhealthcare and EXEC STAFF RECRUITERS • Nyc, NY

5d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Medical Coder to join our team on a contract basis. In this remote role, you will be responsible for annotating and reviewing medical records to ensure accurate assignment of ICD-10 and CPT codes. You will apply Evaluation & Management (E&M) leveling using official guidelines to validate and enrich datasets. Maintaining compliance with current coding standards by leveraging up-to-date coding reference materials is crucial. You will collaborate with project stakeholders through written and verbal communication to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities in clinical documentation. Additionally, you will provide high-quality feedback on coding guidelines and edge cases to improve project workflows and model understanding, and contribute your domain expertise to the creation and validation of medical code datasets for AI training purposes.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with digital annotation tools or experience participating in data-driven projects.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous learning in a fast-evolving healthcare and technology environment.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed