Medical Records Technician (Remote) - Inpatient

Aptive Resources; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 25,537 - 36,371; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking a Remote Medical Records Technician responsible for accurate inpatient coding and data validation. The role involves reviewing medical records, coding with ICD-10-CM/PCS, and collaborating with billing staff. Candidates should have a certification in health information coding and at least 3 years of coding experience in a healthcare setting. This full-time position supports the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of continuous coding experience in a comparable or larger facility.
• Ability to work within VA systems and HIPAA compliance.
• U.S. citizen, proficient in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility inpatient coding including ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• Review medical records for diagnosis, procedures, and documentation adequacy.
• Ensure coding supports accurate billing and reporting.

Skills

Proficiency with ICD-10-CM

Proficiency with ICD-10-PCS

DRG and HCPCS coding knowledge

Education

Active certification: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, and/or CPC

Tools

VistA/CPRS

VIRR

Job description

Medical Records Technician (Remote) - Inpatient

Medical Records Technician (Coder) – Inpatient Facility (ICD-10-PCS)

Location/Hours: Remote - Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm CT

Client: Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) – Temple, TX

Compensation: $22.47/hr plus $5.09 for Health and Wellness

Role Summary: Responsible for accurate, timely facility inpatient coding and data validation across a broad range of specialties. Reviews medical records for complete documentation, assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM/PCS and related codes, and queries providers for clarification using VA tools.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform facility inpatient coding including ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, DRGs, and HCPCS as assigned.
• Review full medical record for principal diagnosis/procedures, complications/co-morbidities, and documentation adequacy.
• Ensure coding supports accurate billing and clinical/statistical reporting.
• Query clinicians for documentation clarification using VIRR (approved query format); close queries timely per requirements.
• Maintain 100% data validation for assigned encounters.
• Collaborate with claims/billing staff on documentation and coding/billing issues as needed.
• Support audits, corrective actions, and training efforts in coordination with the auditor and COR.

Performance Standards (high level)

• Code records within 7 calendar days (>95% compliance).
• Maintain ≥95% accuracy for ICD-10-CM/PCS and related coding.
• Provide monthly QA/improvement reports and other ad hoc reporting as directed.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Active certification: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, and/or CPC (must maintain throughout contract).
• 3+ years continuous coding experience in a comparable or larger facility setting.
• Proficiency with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, DRGs, HCPCS and facility coding workflows.
• U.S. citizen, proficient in written/spoken English.
• Ability to work within VA systems (e.g., VistA/CPRS, VIRR) and comply with HIPAA/VA directives.

About Aptive

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10‑year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service‑Disabled, Veteran‑Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award‑winning companies that share an agile, mission‑focused, results‑driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active‑duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Business Consulting and Services