GS-09 Medical Records Auditor & Coder

Veterans Health Administration; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration seeks a Medical Records Technologist (MRT) Auditor to classify medical data from inpatient and outpatient health records. The role requires knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, plus AHIMA/AAPC certification or equivalent education.

Auditors ensure accurate coding, support documentation quality, and work under VA guidelines in a hospital setting. Candidates should have an associate degree in health information management or an approved coding program.

Qualifications

• One year of creditable experience in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, coding, and health records.
• Alternative education pathways with 12 semester hours in health information management are acceptable.
• Completion of AHIMA/AAPC coding program leading to eligibility for coding certification.
• Combination of education and experience is allowed for meeting the basics.

Responsibilities

• Audit encounters to assign codes using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS with accuracy.
• Identify non-compliance and provide recommendations to improve data quality.
• Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines and documentation requirements.
• Assist clinical staff with documentation for complete and accurate coding.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Pathophysiology

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM

CPT/HCPCS coding

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management

AHIMA/AAPC coding program completion

Courses in medical terminology, anatomy & physiology

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration seeks a Medical Records Technologist (MRT) Auditor to classify medical data from inpatient and outpatient health records. The role requires knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, plus AHIMA/AAPC certification or equivalent education.

Auditors ensure accurate coding, support documentation quality, and work under VA guidelines in a hospital setting. Candidates should have an associate degree in health information management or an approved coding program.