Healthcare Coding Specialist – Medical Records

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks MRT (Coder) for coding inpatient and outpatient records using ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS. You will classify data from health records, ensure accurate coding, and adhere to VA guidelines and HIPAA with a focus on timely documentation and compliance.

Positions emphasize knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and the structure of health records, with opportunities for professional certification and career progression within the VA system.

Qualifications

• United States citizenship requirement applies.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• 1 year of creditable experience in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical coding and health records.
• Substitution options include an associate degree with 12+ semester hours in HIM or an AHIMA/AAPC training program.
• Certification through AHIMA, AAPC or equivalent is preferred or required depending on the grade level.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, diseases to assign codes to patient encounters.
• Select and assign codes from ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS as appropriate.
• Work under supervision to learn coding practices and guidelines.
• Ensure codes reflect documentation and follow coding conventions and policy.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded data.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Physiology

Medical coding

Health information management

Health records

Education

Associate's degree in health information technology/health information management

AHIMA or AAPC coding program completion

Education/Experience combination

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks MRT (Coder) for coding inpatient and outpatient records using ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS. You will classify data from health records, ensure accurate coding, and adhere to VA guidelines and HIPAA with a focus on timely documentation and compliance.

Positions emphasize knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and the structure of health records, with opportunities for professional certification and career progression within the VA system.