Inpatient Coder - VA Federal Contract - 248904

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $37.00/hr

Job Title: Remote Inpatient Medical Coder & Inpatient Team Lead

Location: 100% Remote (Must reside in the Central Time Zone ) Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CT Employment Type: Full-Time Federal Contract

Duration: Long-term

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Inpatient Medical Coders and a high-performing Inpatient Team Lead for a high-volume facility within the VA healthcare system. These are fully remote positions requiring a high level of investigative accuracy and a deep understanding of complex inpatient documentation.

Note: Previous experience within the VA, a University Medical Center, or a Teaching Hospital is mandatory.

Core Responsibilities

• Medical Coding: Review complex inpatient medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRGs.
• Data Validation: Perform 100% data validation of assigned encounters to ensure diagnostic integrity.
• Provider Queries: Interface with clinicians for documentation clarification to ensure support for coded diagnoses.
• Systems: Utilize VA-specific software, including CPRS, VistA, and VIRR , on a daily basis.
• Team Lead Functions (Lead Role Only):
• Oversee daily workload distribution and monitor team productivity.
• Conduct internal quality audits and provide feedback/retraining to coding staff.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for complex coding inquiries and facility-specific queries.

Required Qualifications

• Relevant Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of continuous Inpatient coding experience specifically within the Veterans Affairs (VA) system, University Medical Centers, or Teaching Hospitals .
• Credentials: Must hold one of the following active certifications: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, or CPC .
• Systems Proficiency: Direct experience using CPRS and VistA is highly preferred/required for the VA-specific workflow.
• Time Zone: Candidates must reside in the Central Time Zone (CT) to align with facility operations.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen with proficient English communication skills.

Why Apply?

• 100% Remote: Work from home with secure, VA-provided IT equipment and access.
• Leadership Opportunity: Competitive path for experienced coders looking to step into an Inpatient Team Lead capacity.
• Stability: Predictable M-F daytime schedule with no weekends or federal holidays.
• Impact: Support the health records and diagnostic accuracy for our nation's Veterans.

Interested in joining a mission-driven team? Apply today!