Remote Lead Medical Records Coder — In/Outpatient

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; United States; A distancia; USD 62.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Veterans Health Administration’s Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center is seeking a Lead Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient/Outpatient) to remotely manage coding for the full spectrum of patient records across the U.S.

Role involves abstracting data, assigning ICD/CPT/HCPCS codes, and ensuring regulatory compliance while mentoring staff and supporting HIM operations with EHR tools and office software.

Formación

• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes and procedures.
• Ability to abstract and code using ICD, CPT and HCPCS classifications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accurate data capture.

Responsabilidades

• Abstract and code medical records for inpatient and outpatient services using ICD, CPT and HCPCS.
• Review patient records to ensure complete data capture and appropriate sequencing.
• Provide guidance on coding requirements and regulatory changes to staff.
• Utilize HIM systems and desktop software (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access) for data transmission.

Conocimientos

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

ICD coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Educación

Certification as Medical Records Technician or coding certification

Herramientas

Outlook

Excel

Word

Access

Descripción del empleo

The Veterans Health Administration’s Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center is seeking a Lead Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient/Outpatient) to remotely manage coding for the full spectrum of patient records across the U.S.

Role involves abstracting data, assigning ICD/CPT/HCPCS codes, and ensuring regulatory compliance while mentoring staff and supporting HIM operations with EHR tools and office software.