Remote Inpatient Coding Specialist

Aptive; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptive is seeking a Medical Record Technician – Inpatient Coder to join their remote team. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely inpatient facility coding, supported by extensive review and assignment of medical codes according to VA standards.

The ideal candidate will hold an active coding credential and have at least two years of inpatient coding experience. Attention to detail and adherence to HIPAA guidelines are critical.

Join Aptive and contribute to an equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• Active coding credential from AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P) or AAPC (CPC or CPC-H).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in inpatient coding.
• Proficiency with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, DRG assignment, and E&M guidelines.
• Ability to work within VA systems and comply with HIPAA/VA directives.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient facility coding including ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, DRG.
• Access and review health record documentation in VA's VistA/CPRS system.
• Clarify conflicting record information by consulting with the contract coder supervisor.
• Comply with all HIPAA, VA/VHA privacy, security, and records management directives.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

CPT/HCPCS

DRG assignment

E&M guidelines

Education

Active coding credential from AHIMA or AAPC

Tools

VistA/CPRS

HIPAA compliance

Job description

Aptive is seeking a Medical Record Technician – Inpatient Coder to join their remote team. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely inpatient facility coding, supported by extensive review and assignment of medical codes according to VA standards.

The ideal candidate will hold an active coding credential and have at least two years of inpatient coding experience. Attention to detail and adherence to HIPAA guidelines are critical.

Join Aptive and contribute to an equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity.