Remote Medical Coder — AI Research & Domain Evaluation

We are seeking a detail-oriented Remote Medical Coder — AI Research & Domain Evaluation ($20 - $32/hour, 100% remote) to join ZR Talent Group. Contributors in this role draw upon real-world mastery of CPT, ICD-10, AAPC Certification, Outpatient Coding to evaluate AI-generated deliverables, construct detailed grading rubrics, and guide post-training model alignment.

Prior experience building machine learning systems is not required—our research partners value authentic practitioner judgment, domain rigor, and clear analytical writing.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Annotate and review outpatient medical records (physician office, clinic, ambulatory surgery, and hospital outpatient encounters), ensuring accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes based on documentation.
• Apply Evaluation & Management (E&M) leveling to outpatient visits using official guidelines (medical decision making or total time) to validate and enrich datasets.
• Apply outpatient-specific coding conventions, including diagnosis coding guidelines for outpatient services, modifier usage, medical necessity, and linking diagnoses to procedures.
• 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.

Required Qualifications & Technical Criteria

• Demonstrated professional or advanced academic background in CPT, ICD-10, AAPC Certification, Outpatient Coding.
• Strong analytical writing and critical evaluation skills in English.
• Self-directed work ethic suited for an asynchronous, 100% remote research environment.

Preferred Experience & Bonus Attributes

• Active AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification is required.
• Comprehensive understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems and outpatient E&M leveling guidelines.
• Hands-on experience coding in outpatient settings (e.g., primary care, specialty clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient hospital departments).
• Practical background using diverse clinical documentation types and associated coding challenges, such as office visit notes, procedure notes, and operative reports.
• Proficiency with both written and verbal communication, with a strong attention to clarity and detail.
• Access to up-to-date official ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding books, as well as E&M guidelines.

Compensation, Remote Eligibility & Schedule

• Compensation Band: $20 - $32/hour
• Work Model: 100% Remote / Work From Home with flexible asynchronous scheduling
• Eligible Remote Locations: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Current Openings: 50 active specialist positions
• Hiring Organization: ZR Talent Group
• Core Skills & Technologies: CPT, ICD-10, AAPC Certification, Outpatient Coding, HCPCS