Remote Medical Coding Auditor - Part-Time (VA)

Dutch Ridge Consulting Group; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Dutch Ridge Consulting Group is seeking a Medical Coding Auditor to support a federal client on a remote, part-time basis. The auditor will apply ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS/CCDS, and MS-DRG guidelines, ensuring accurate coding for VA encounters and compliance with VERA-related requirements.

A Tier 1/Public Trust clearance is required. Responsibilities include auditing coded data, educating staff on coding issues, analyzing results, and providing recommendations for process improvements while

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience reviewing records.
• An associate's degree or higher in Health Care.
• Two years VA or other government coding experience.
• Experience using VIRR/WebVIRR.

Responsibilities

• Applies comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures and coding principles to ensure proper code selection.
• Reviews codes in ICD-10-CM/PCS, MS-DRG, and POA status as applicable.
• Monitors regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for VA services.
• Assists facility staff with documentation to reflect patient care accurately.
• Reviews, analyzes, and reports performance monitors for various coding programs.
• Provides training and education to coding and clinical staff.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS codes

MS-DRG

POA status

Discharge disposition

Coding audits

Education & training

Education

Associate degree in Health Care

AHIMA/AAPC Apprentice/Associate

AHIMA/AAPC Mastery Certification

ACDIS Certification

Tools

VIRR/WebVIRR

Job description

Dutch Ridge Consulting Group is seeking a Medical Coding Auditor to support a federal client on a remote, part-time basis. The auditor will apply ICD-10-CM/PCS, HCPCS/CCDS, and MS-DRG guidelines, ensuring accurate coding for VA encounters and compliance with VERA-related requirements.

A Tier 1/Public Trust clearance is required. Responsibilities include auditing coded data, educating staff on coding issues, analyzing results, and providing recommendations for process improvements while