Remote Medical Coding Specialist | ICD-10 & Audits

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal health insurance

Pension/401K contributions

Paid holidays

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist for a virtual role. You will apply medical terminology, anatomy and disease process knowledge to select ICD-10-CM/PCS and E/M codes, ensuring ethical, accurate coding.

You will conduct audits, review documentation, and assist coders in improving coding accuracy and data quality, with a focus on VA patient classifications and resource needs.

Qualifications

• Proficient in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding rules and E/M coding guidelines.
• Familiar with VERA classifications and auditing processes.

Responsibilities

• Audit and assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes accurately for inpatient records.
• Review documentation and ensure POA, MS-DRG, and discharge dispositions align.
• Support coding staff with documentation needs and improve data quality.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Disease processes

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

E/M coding

VERA guidelines

Auditing

Record reviews

Tools

MS-DRG

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist for a virtual role. You will apply medical terminology, anatomy and disease process knowledge to select ICD-10-CM/PCS and E/M codes, ensuring ethical, accurate coding.

You will conduct audits, review documentation, and assist coders in improving coding accuracy and data quality, with a focus on VA patient classifications and resource needs.