Outpatient Medical Records Coder | HIM Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Versailles (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair seeks Medical Records Technicians (Coder) for the outpatient setting at the Columbus VA Ambulatory Care Center. Coder duties include classifying data from patient health records, with progression from GS-4 through GS-7 based on experience and education.

Eligibility includes HIM education, coding programs, and certification readiness. Applicants may be referred before meeting all requirements; final hiring contingent on completion of credentialing as per VA

Qualifications

• One year of creditable experience showing knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, medical coding, and health records.
• An associate's degree in health information management or related field with ≥12 semester hours in HIM/health information management; or completion of an AHIMA/AAPC coding program.
• Education/experience combinations are acceptable; substitutions include military training with HIM coursework.
• Certification options: Apprentice/Associate, Mastery, or CDI through AHIMA/AAPC/ACDIS.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing.
• Grandfathering provision may apply to current VA employees in this occupation.

Skills

Health IT software

Navigate health records

ICD-CM CPT guidelines

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

HIPAA compliance

CMS guidelines

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree in health information management

Bachelor’s degree in health information management

AHIMA/AAPC coding program completion

Job description

The US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair seeks Medical Records Technicians (Coder) for the outpatient setting at the Columbus VA Ambulatory Care Center. Coder duties include classifying data from patient health records, with progression from GS-4 through GS-7 based on experience and education.

Eligibility includes HIM education, coding programs, and certification readiness. Applicants may be referred before meeting all requirements; final hiring contingent on completion of credentialing as per VA