CPC Certified Medical Coder

Supporting Veterans Affairs medical centers remotely, the full-time CPC Certified Medical Coder will code inpatient professional services and surgical cases, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and maintaining accuracy in documentation. Key responsibilities Code inpatient professional services and surgical cases using CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Assign E/M categories and levels for inpatient and consult services, adhering to current guidelines Review and update documentation, entering codes in VistA through the VA-approved encoder Required qualifications An active CPC, CCS-P, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA credential At least 2 years of recent professional fee coding experience, including inpatient E/M and surgical procedures Completion of an accredited coding, HIM, or health information technician program Formal training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and reimbursement methods Strong knowledge of CPT surgery guidelines, global periods, and NCCI edits