Medical Records Coder - HIM Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Tulsa (OK); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder) to classify medical data from patient health records in hospital settings.

Initial requirements include citizenship considerations, one year of creditable experience or an associate degree in health information management, and AHIMA/AAPC coding certification eligibility. The position offers a path through GS-04 to GS-08 and requires adherence to coding guidelines and confidentiality.

Qualifikationen

• One year of creditable experience in medical terminology and health records.
• An associate's degree with 12+ semester hours in health information management or related field.
• Completion of AHIMA/AAPC coding program leading to certification eligibility.
• Experience/education combinations qualify for the role.

Aufgaben

• Analyze health records to identify diagnoses and procedures for coding.
• Apply ICD-CM, PCS, CPT guidelines to determine correct codes.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and related regs.

Kenntnisse

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Medical coding

Health information management

Ausbildung

Associate’s degree in HIM or related field

AHIMA/AAPC coding program completion

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Coding software

HIPAA/compliance systems

Jobbeschreibung

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder) to classify medical data from patient health records in hospital settings.

Initial requirements include citizenship considerations, one year of creditable experience or an associate degree in health information management, and AHIMA/AAPC coding certification eligibility. The position offers a path through GS-04 to GS-08 and requires adherence to coding guidelines and confidentiality.