Remote Medical Coder - Inpatient & Outpatient

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Gary (IN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder) to classify data from patient health records in the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The role covers outpatient and inpatient coding, requiring expertise in ICD-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and health information management.

Candidates must meet VA basic requirements, including appropriate education, experience, and coding certification eligibility. Remote work may be available depending on assignments and policy.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• One year of creditable experience in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and coding.
• Associate degree or higher in health information technology/management or related field.
• Completion of AHIMA-approved coding program or equivalent training.
• Certification or eligibility for coding certification (AHIMA/AAPC).
• Experience with coding classifications (ICD-CM/PCS, CPT) and health record documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assigns codes to inpatient and outpatient encounters using ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
• Abstracts data from health records to ensure complete data capture.
• Ensures coding aligns with Joint Commission, CMS, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Supports regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information.
• Instructs staff on coding, documentation, and coding procedures.
• Works in a team to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Skills

Medical coding

Health information management

ICD-CM coding

CPT coding

HIPAA compliance

Documentation abstraction

Education

Associate degree in health information technology

AHIMA/AAPC coding program certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder) to classify data from patient health records in the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The role covers outpatient and inpatient coding, requiring expertise in ICD-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and health information management.

Candidates must meet VA basic requirements, including appropriate education, experience, and coding certification eligibility. Remote work may be available depending on assignments and policy.