Certified Medical Coder: Outpatient & Inpatient Records

Veterans Health Administration; Hines (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a skilled Medical Records Technician - Coder (GS-0675) to analyze health records and assign accurate diagnoses and procedure codes for outpatient and inpatient services. The role requires strong knowledge of medical terminology, coding guidelines, and documentation quality.

Candidates must meet basic requirements, possess an associate degree or approved coding training, and hold relevant AHIMA or AAPC certifications.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to analyze health records to identify diagnoses and procedures.
• Ability to perform full outpatient and inpatient coding for professional services.
• Understanding of health information guidelines and documentation quality.

Responsibilities

• Analyze health records to identify diagnoses and procedures for coding accuracy.
• Perform outpatient and inpatient coding for professional services, ensuring billable accuracy.

Skills

Health record analysis

Outpatient coding

Inpatient coding

Medical terminology

Education

Associate degree in health information technology/health information management

12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management

Tools

AHIMA/AAPC certifications training

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a skilled Medical Records Technician - Coder (GS-0675) to analyze health records and assign accurate diagnoses and procedure codes for outpatient and inpatient services. The role requires strong knowledge of medical terminology, coding guidelines, and documentation quality.

Candidates must meet basic requirements, possess an associate degree or approved coding training, and hold relevant AHIMA or AAPC certifications.