Lead Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient)

Veterans Health Administration

United States

Remote

USD 62,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking an experienced Lead Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient) to serve as a subject matter expert on inpatient coding guidelines, policies, and regulatory requirements. This remote role supports the Department of Veterans Affairs across the United States.

The incumbent will supervise the inpatient coding team, conduct regular audits, and develop training materials to ensure accurate documentation and billing, collaborating with providers and staff

Qualifications

Experience auditing inpatient coding for ICD-10-CM/PCS and MS-DRG/APR-DRG for inpatient records.
Ability to train and orient new coding staff and students on coding and EHR usage.
Knowledge of VA coding policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Assign and review ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and MS-DRGs for inpatient records.
Conduct regular inpatient coding audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Coordinate with providers and staff to resolve coding discrepancies and improve documentation.
Develop and present ongoing coding training materials and curricula.

Skills

Medical coding

Auditing

Training & mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Encoder software

Electronic health record (EHR)

Job description

Lead Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)

The Inpatient Lead Coder must be able to perform all duties of an MRT (Coder). They serve as a subject matter expert and resource for coding staff and other health care professionals regarding coding guidelines, policies, and regulatory requirements for inpatient health records.

Key Responsibilities

Temporarily eligible for Remote work within 50 miles of a VA Medical Center. May fall under the Presidential Memorandum tiled "Return to In-Person Work" which will require you to go into the office if the exemption is not approved at the next review.

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Performs and/or reviews the assignment of International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), ICD-10-PCS procedure codes, and Diagnosis Related Grouping (MS-DRGs or APR-DRGS) based on documentation within inpatient medical records. Conducts regular internal audits of inpatient coding to ensure accuracy, compliance with regulatory and VA policies, and appropriate reimbursement.

Collaborates with providers, clinical documentation, resolve coding discrepancies, and support accurate clinical documentation. Provides direction and support to the inpatient coding team, assists in workload distribution, and acts as a coordinator for inpatient coding-related Initiatives. Orient and instruct new coding personnel and/or students on coding, abstracting and use of the electronic health recorder and encoder software.

Ensure audit findings and claim denials related to coding errors are resolved and/or daily coding rejects corrected for accurate billing and data collection. Monitor trends and/or changes in regulatory and policy requirements affecting coding practices and identify educational needs. Develop coding training material and present a curriculum encompassing ongoing training initiatives.

Provide assistance with coding inquiries from providers, MRTs (Coder), billers and other faculty staff. Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Administrative Hours Telework: Not applicable, this is a remote position. Remote: The option for remote work will be assessed continuously, and the selected individual may need to return to a VA office if required. The selectees must live within 50 miles of a VA Medical Center (NOTE: This does not include CBOCs).

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

Yes, this position is fully remote.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.