Inpatient Medical Records Coder – DRG/ICD Expert

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Augusta (GA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Medical Records Technician (Coder) in Augusta, GA to code inpatient records and manage documentation for accurate DRG assignment. You will work within the Veterans Health Administration’s medical records team, applying ICD-10-CM, PCS, CPT/HCPCS coding while collaborating with clinicians to resolve documentation gaps.

Applicants must meet basic requirements, with education or experience in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, medical coding, and

Qualifications

• Experience or education in medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, medical coding, and health records structure.
• AHIMA or AAPC certification training is preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, PCS, CPT coding systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient records using ICD-10-CM, PCS, CPT/HCPCS for inpatient facility and professional services.
• Abstract health information from records to ensure accuracy of DRG assignment and coding.
• Consult with clinical staff to resolve documentation gaps and ensure coding compliance.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Medical coding

Health information management

Education

Associate’s degree in HIM/health information technology

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Medical Records Technician (Coder) in Augusta, GA to code inpatient records and manage documentation for accurate DRG assignment. You will work within the Veterans Health Administration’s medical records team, applying ICD-10-CM, PCS, CPT/HCPCS coding while collaborating with clinicians to resolve documentation gaps.

Applicants must meet basic requirements, with education or experience in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, medical coding, and