Remote Inpatient Coder — Medical Records Technician

Veterans Health Administration; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Medical Records Technician (MRT) Coders to perform quality reviews and assign ICD-CM, PCS, CPT/HCPCS codes for inpatient care across the VA system. Inpatient DRG-related coding and adherence to VER A guidelines are required, with remote work options nationwide.

Responsibilities include comprehensive review of documentation, coding accuracy, and consultation with clinical staff to resolve documentation issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical terminology and coding within health records.
• Education may include assoc. degree or AHIMA coding program with eligibility for coding certification.
• Six additional months of creditable experience may substitute for education as described.

Responsibilities

• Abstract records and assign codes for inpatient patient care.
• Review health records to code ICD/DRG/PCS/HCPCS for inpatient facility and professional services.
• Ensure codes reflect services rendered and align with coding guidelines and VERA program rules.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Pathophysiology

Medical coding

Health records basics

Education

Associate’s degree in health information technology/health information management

AHIMA-approved coding program

Tools

VistA

CPRS

Outlook

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Medical Records Technician (MRT) Coders to perform quality reviews and assign ICD-CM, PCS, CPT/HCPCS codes for inpatient care across the VA system. Inpatient DRG-related coding and adherence to VER A guidelines are required, with remote work options nationwide.

Responsibilities include comprehensive review of documentation, coding accuracy, and consultation with clinical staff to resolve documentation issues.