Inpatient & Outpatient Medical Records Coder

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando VA Healthcare System is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder) in the Health Information Management section. The role focuses on classifying medical data from patient records in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, with eligibility contingent on meeting certification/licensure requirements.

Candidates may qualify via experience, an associate degree with HIM coursework, AHIMA/AAPC coding program completion, or equivalent combinations, and must meet English language

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the basic requirements: experience, education, or approved coding program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and health records is required.
• Certification pathways through AHIMA or AAPC are acceptable for eligibility.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy and physiology

Medical coding

Health records knowledge

Education

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

12 semester hours in health information management or related courses

AHIMA/AAPC coding program completion

Tools

ICD-CM

PCS

CPT

HCPCS

Job description

Orlando VA Healthcare System is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder) in the Health Information Management section. The role focuses on classifying medical data from patient records in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, with eligibility contingent on meeting certification/licensure requirements.

Candidates may qualify via experience, an associate degree with HIM coursework, AHIMA/AAPC coding program completion, or equivalent combinations, and must meet English language