Outpatient Medical Records Coder

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Versailles (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient) to classify medical data from patient health records in outpatient settings at the Columbus VA Ambulatory Care Center.

This role requires knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and coding concepts, with progression through GS-4 to GS-7 levels based on experience and education. Applicants may be referred if they have relevant education or certifications; grandfathering provisions may

Qualifications

• Basic requirements include U.S. citizenship and English proficiency.
• One year of creditable experience or an associate degree with health information management focus.
• AHIMA/AAPC cert eligibility or equivalent.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Use health information technology and software in MRT (Coder) positions.
• Navigate and abstract information from health records.
• Apply ICD-CM/PCS guidelines and CPT coding rules.
• Assign codes to outpatient records based on documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and related laws.
• Prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Medical coding

Health records knowledge

Education

Assoc degree in HIT

AHIMA cert eligibility

Coding program completion

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient) to classify medical data from patient health records in outpatient settings at the Columbus VA Ambulatory Care Center.

This role requires knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and coding concepts, with progression through GS-4 to GS-7 levels based on experience and education. Applicants may be referred if they have relevant education or certifications; grandfathering provisions may