Medical Records Coder Auditor - HIM Data Integrity

Veterans Health Administration; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor in the San Diego VA Medical Center HIM section. The role focuses on abstracting medical record data and assigning codes using current classification systems for various care types.

Applicants may be referred while meeting TIG and basic requirements; must reach the qualification standards for MRT (Coder) in GS-0675. Certifications or grandfathering provisions may apply.

Qualifications

• One year of creditable experience showing knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, medical coding, and health records structure.
• Associate degree with at least 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management or related degree.
• Completion of AHIMA/AAPC coding program leading to coding certification eligibility or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Abstract medical record data and assign codes using current clinical classification systems based on the type of care provided.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Physiology

Medical coding

Health records

Education

Associate degree in health information technology/health information management

AHIMA/AAPC coding certification eligibility

AHIMA coding program completion

Job description

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor in the San Diego VA Medical Center HIM section. The role focuses on abstracting medical record data and assigning codes using current classification systems for various care types.

Applicants may be referred while meeting TIG and basic requirements; must reach the qualification standards for MRT (Coder) in GS-0675. Certifications or grandfathering provisions may apply.