Remote Medical Coder - Healthcare Coding Specialist

dutchridge; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutch Ridge Consulting Group, LLC (DRCG) is seeking a qualified Medical Coder to support a federal client. The coder will perform remote coding of outpatient encounters for VA-related services, applying ICD, CPT, HCPCS guidelines and VA-specific encoder standards.

The role requires 95% accuracy, experience with E/M guidelines, and strict HIPAA and VA privacy compliance while using VA’s VistA/CPRS or encoder tools. This is a remote position with federal suitability considerations.

Qualifications

• Two years outpatient coding experience.
• Credentialed coder with recognized certification (AHIMA or AAPC).
• Knowledge of VA and CPT/HCPCS guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Code outpatient encounters (Radiology, Lab, Ancillary Services).
• Review documentation and assign ICD/CPT/HCPCS codes.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and VA privacy requirements.
• Enter codes into encoder and related EHR system.
• Assist with encoder-derived data and reporting.

Skills

Medical coding accuracy

ICD CPT HCPCS knowledge

E/M guidelines

VA documentation experience

Remote coding

HIPAA compliance

Encoder proficiency

Data entry

Auditing skills

Education

AHIMA RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P or AAPC CPC/CPC-H

Accredited coding program

Job description

Dutch Ridge Consulting Group, LLC (DRCG) is seeking a qualified Medical Coder to support a federal client. The coder will perform remote coding of outpatient encounters for VA-related services, applying ICD, CPT, HCPCS guidelines and VA-specific encoder standards.

The role requires 95% accuracy, experience with E/M guidelines, and strict HIPAA and VA privacy compliance while using VA’s VistA/CPRS or encoder tools. This is a remote position with federal suitability considerations.