Remote Medical Records Coder Auditor

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Manchester, NH seeks a Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor to perform audits, ensure coding accuracy, and maintain compliance with ICD, CPT, and HCPCS standards.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology and health records, with certifications through AHIMA or AAPC preferred. A remote option is assessed, with potential return to a VA office as policy requires.

Qualifications

• One year of creditable experience showing knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical coding, and health records structure.
• Completion of an AHIMA or AAPC coding program or equivalent training leading to coding certification eligibility.
• Educational substitutions allowed via combinations of experience and coursework in health information management.

Responsibilities

• Audit encounters to identify non-compliance in coding across outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Provide recommendations on coding to improve accuracy and documentation quality.
• Develop guidelines for data quality and monitoring to ensure fully documented and supported codes.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Medical coding

Auditing

ICD CPT HCPCS

Education

Associate degree in health information tech

AHIMA/AAPC certification

AHIMA approved coding program

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Manchester, NH seeks a Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor to perform audits, ensure coding accuracy, and maintain compliance with ICD, CPT, and HCPCS standards.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology and health records, with certifications through AHIMA or AAPC preferred. A remote option is assessed, with potential return to a VA office as policy requires.