Inpatient Clinical Documentation Specialist — Coding Expert

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; United States; A distancia; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Medical Records Technician (CDIS - Inpatient) to classify medical data from patient health records in hospital and physician settings. Responsibilities include abstracting records and assigning alpha-numeric codes for diagnoses and procedures.

Position requires English proficiency and the appropriate combination of education or experience, including an AHIMA/AAPC eligible coding program or degree in health information management.

Formación

• One year of creditable experience or relevant education in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical coding, and health records.
• Education pathway options include an associate's degree with required coursework or completion of an AHIMA/AAPC program leading to coding certification eligibility.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable per VA qualifications.

Responsabilidades

• Classify medical data from patient health records in hospital or physician settings.
• Abstract records and assign alpha-numeric codes for diagnoses and procedures.

Conocimientos

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Medical coding

Health records knowledge

Educación

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

AHIMA/AAPC coding program certification eligibility

Descripción del empleo

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Medical Records Technician (CDIS - Inpatient) to classify medical data from patient health records in hospital and physician settings. Responsibilities include abstracting records and assigning alpha-numeric codes for diagnoses and procedures.

Position requires English proficiency and the appropriate combination of education or experience, including an AHIMA/AAPC eligible coding program or degree in health information management.