Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient)

VA Detroit; Jefferson Barracks (MO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Detroit seeks a skilled Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient) to classify medical data and manage health records at the St. Louis Health Care System. The role involves coding procedures in various settings, ensuring accuracy, and collaborating with clinical teams. Applicants should have experience in medical coding and preferred certifications for this position, with telework options available.

Benefits

Comprehensive federal benefits packages

Participation in VA's vaccination program

Qualifications

• Experience in medical terminology and health records.
• Proficiency in coding and classification of medical data.
• Certification in medical coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation to assign ICD diagnosis codes.
• Assign CPT/HCPCS codes for inpatient professional services.
• Consult with clinical staff for clarification and documentation support.

Skills

Medical Coding

Data Classification

ICD Diagnosis Coding

Clinical Data Abstraction

Education

Certification through AHIMA or AAPC

Experience in medical terminology

Tools

Encoder Software

Outlook

Excel

Word

Access

CPRS

VistA

Job description

Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient)

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This position is in the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the VA St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS) at Jefferson Barracks. The Technician (Coder-Outpatient) is skilled in classifying medical data from patient health records in hospital and physician-based settings, such as offices, clinics, and specialty centers.

Responsibilities include:

• Review documentation to assign ICD diagnosis codes.
• Assign CPT/HCPCS codes for inpatient professional services.
• Abstract clinical data from records.
• Ensure diagnoses and procedures support code assignments.
• Code procedures across various inpatient settings and specialties.
• Consult with clinical staff for clarification and documentation support.
• Query staff for documentation requirements.
• Use encoder software to abstract, assign, and sequence codes.
• Ensure code accuracy and record data transmission.
• Utilize applications like Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, CPRS, VistA.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Telework available. Not a virtual position.

Requirements include: U.S. citizenship, proficiency in English, background/security checks, and participation in VA's vaccination program.

Qualifications: Experience or education in medical terminology, coding, and health records. Certification through AHIMA or AAPC preferred. Grade levels GS-4 to GS-8, with increasing responsibilities and KSAs.

Additional information: Submit transcripts if education is used for qualification. Benefits include comprehensive federal packages. The position is in the Excepted Service, with no competitive status.