Inpatient Coder - VA Federal Contract - 248904

Medix™; United States; Remote; USD 41,328 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home with secure IT equipment

Competitive leadership path

Predictable daytime schedule

Impact on veterans' health records

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is looking for a Remote Inpatient Medical Coder & Inpatient Team Lead to join their mission-driven team. The role involves reviewing complex inpatient medical records, ensuring accurate coding, and leading a team. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of coding experience in the VA system and hold an active certification. This is a 100% remote position offering a predictable M-F schedule with no weekends or holidays. Impact our nation's Veterans while enjoying the benefits of remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of continuous Inpatient coding experience within the VA system.
• Must have active certification such as RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, or CPC.
• Experience with VA-specific software is highly preferred.
• Candidates must reside in the Central Time Zone.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with proficient English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review complex inpatient medical records to assign accurate codes.
• Perform data validation of assigned encounters.
• Interface with clinicians for documentation clarification.
• Utilize VA-specific software daily.
• Oversee daily workload distribution as Team Lead.

Skills

Inpatient coding experience

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

DRGs

Data validation

Provider interaction

Clinical documentation

Leadership skills

Education

Active certification (RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, or CPC)

Tools

CPRS

VistA

Job description

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $37.00/hr

Job Title: Remote Inpatient Medical Coder & Inpatient Team Lead

Location: 100% Remote (Must reside in the Central Time Zone) Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CT Employment Type: Full-Time Federal Contract

Duration: Long-term

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Inpatient Medical Coders and a high-performing Inpatient Team Lead for a high-volume facility within the VA healthcare system. These are fully remote positions requiring a high level of investigative accuracy and a deep understanding of complex inpatient documentation.

Note: Previous experience within the VA, a University Medical Center, or a Teaching Hospital is mandatory.

Core Responsibilities

• Medical Coding: Review complex inpatient medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRGs.
• Data Validation: Perform 100% data validation of assigned encounters to ensure diagnostic integrity.
• Provider Queries: Interface with clinicians for documentation clarification to ensure support for coded diagnoses.
• Systems: Utilize VA-specific software, including CPRS, VistA, and VIRR, on a daily basis.
• Team Lead Functions (Lead Role Only):
• Oversee daily workload distribution and monitor team productivity.
• Conduct internal quality audits and provide feedback/retraining to coding staff.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for complex coding inquiries and facility-specific queries.

Required Qualifications

• Relevant Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of continuous Inpatient coding experience specifically within the Veterans Affairs (VA) system, University Medical Centers, or Teaching Hospitals.
• Credentials: Must hold one of the following active certifications: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, or CPC.
• Systems Proficiency: Direct experience using CPRS and VistA is highly preferred/required for the VA-specific workflow.
• Time Zone: Candidates must reside in the Central Time Zone (CT) to align with facility operations.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen with proficient English communication skills.

Why Apply?

• 100% Remote: Work from home with secure, VA-provided IT equipment and access.
• Leadership Opportunity: Competitive path for experienced coders looking to step into an Inpatient Team Lead capacity.
• Stability: Predictable M-F daytime schedule with no weekends or federal holidays.
• Impact: Support the health records and diagnostic accuracy for our nation's Veterans.

Interested in joining a mission-driven team? Apply today!