Medical Records Coder Auditor – Coding QA (Telework)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New Orleans, LA seeks a Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor in the Health Information Management (HIM) section.

The role requires strong coding knowledge, HIM expertise, and experience auditing ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS codes in both inpatient and outpatient records. Responsibilities include reviewing coded data, providing guidance, and delivering training to staff to improve coding accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• One year of creditable experience indicating knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathology, coding, and health records
• Associate degree with major in health information technology/health information management or related degree with 12 semester hours in health information management
• Completion of an AHIMA approved coding program leading to coding certification eligibility
• Experience/education combinations acceptable per VA qualifications standard

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology to ensure proper code selection
• Review ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS codes in health records
• Audit coding data, identify trends and prepare summary feedback for improvement
• Provide coding guidance and training to coding and clinical staff
• Collaborate with staff to support process improvements in coding practices

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy and physiology

Medical coding

Health information management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in health information technology/health information management

AHIMA/AAPC coding certification

AHIMA approved coding program completion

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New Orleans, LA seeks a Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor in the Health Information Management (HIM) section.

The role requires strong coding knowledge, HIM expertise, and experience auditing ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS codes in both inpatient and outpatient records. Responsibilities include reviewing coded data, providing guidance, and delivering training to staff to improve coding accuracy and compliance.