Medical Records Coder – Expert Health Information Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder) to classify data from patient health records and assign ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes. The position requires knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and coding conventions.

Applicants must meet the basic requirements, including U.S. citizenship and English proficiency, with mastery certification such as CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CPC, or CIC preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and medical coding.
• Familiarity with health record structure and coding guidelines.

Skills

Medical coding

Health information management

ICD CPT HCPCS coding

Certification knowledge

Education

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

AHIMA/AAPC approved coding program

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in St. Louis is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder) to classify data from patient health records and assign ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes. The position requires knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and coding conventions.

Applicants must meet the basic requirements, including U.S. citizenship and English proficiency, with mastery certification such as CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CPC, or CIC preferred.