
Inpatient Coder
Listing checked October 31, 2026 · pay as published by micro1
Key details
- Pay
- $50–70/hr
- Location
- Remote
- Job type
- contract
- Openings
- 50
- Posted
- October 31, 2026
Overview
micro1 seeks Inpatient Coders to support a project that improves the accuracy and quality of inpatient clinical coding data. You will apply your facility coding knowledge to help train next-generation AI systems, shaping how models learn and perform. The role involves reviewing clinical documentation, evaluating AI-generated notes, and writing prompts that test AI on healthcare administrative tasks. This is a remote contractor position open to US-based coders.
What You'll Do7
- Examine clinical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and coding integrity.
- Assess AI-generated clinical notes and summaries against real-world documentation and coding standards.
- Verify that assigned codes align with the clinical documentation.
- Create prompts that test how an AI handles billing and coding, insurance and prior authorization, scheduling, and regulatory compliance.
- Correct code or data when the model's output falls short, using your day-to-day operational experience.
- Apply ICD-10-CM, DRG, MCC/CC, and POA concepts to validate coding decisions.
- Abstract information from EMRs to support coding reviews.
Requirements6
- Active coding certification such as CIC, CCS, or CPC.
- Experience with inpatient ICD-10-CM coding, including DRG, MCC/CC, and POA.
- Proven ability to review and abstract information from EMRs.
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex clinical documentation.
- Availability of at least 10 hours per week.
- Must be based in the United States.
Who Should Apply
US-based inpatient coders with an active CIC, CCS, or CPC certification and hands-on ICD-10-CM experience, including DRG and POA. You should be comfortable reviewing EMRs and clinical documentation, and able to commit at least 10 hours per week.
Salary Insight
Compensation is task-based at $50 to $70 per hour, with an average handling time of about 1 hour per task. The effective hourly rate depends on the number of tasks completed and signed off.
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