Medical Coder

Medical Coder

The Medical Coder shall perform remote medical record coding and related services in support of the Veterans Health Administration, including but not limited to:

• Coding of all assigned inpatient admissions, ambulatory surgery cases, and outpatient encounters (including ancillary, prosthetics, and other services).
• Coding of inpatient professional services and non-VA care under VA auspices, as directed.
• Limited coding audits/validation reviews when requested
• Comply with all HIPAA provisions and with VA information security/privacy requirements, including VA-specific clauses and training requirements.
• Access VA VistA/CPRS (and other VA-required systems) to review records and enter codes into the approved encoder/EHR applications.
• Perform all services in accordance with current coding guidelines and approved references (including Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and other recognized publications as available via the encoder).
• Use the VA national encoder product and VACIHCS-approved coding and EHR systems for all coding activities.
• Apply current diagnostic and procedural coding and reporting guidelines for outpatient and inpatient services, including sequencing and modifier assignment.
• Recognize when unlisted procedure codes are required and code in accordance with NCCI bundling guidelines.
• Use HCPCS codes appropriately and exclude non-reportable information such as inherent symptoms or unrelated findings.

Pay Range: $25 - $27 / hour

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or other equivalent
• Hold an active credential from AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CDIP) or AAPC (CPC, CPC-H or successor equivalents).
• Have completed any baseline ICD-10 training/CEUs required to maintain their credential, consistent with AHIMA/AAPC requirements.
• Have completed an accredited program in coding, health information management, or health information technology.
• Minimum 6 – 8 years of experience in outpatient or inpatient coding.
• Can read and interpret health record documentation and identify all diagnoses and procedures affecting outpatient encounters, ancillary services, inpatient professional fees, and surgical episodes.
• Possess formal training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathology and disease processes, pharmacology, reimbursement methodologies, and coding systems (ICD-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS).

Security Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust/Suitability Clearance
• Must be a United States citizen

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