Remote Medical Records Coder & Compliance Auditor

AAPC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework available

Paid time off

Parental leave

Federal retirement benefits

Job summary

Veterans Affairs is seeking an Allied Health Professional to ensure proper ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS code selection and accurate CPT/HCPCS usage. The role involves auditing inpatient and outpatient records, applying VA VER A guidelines, and collaborating with coding and clinical staff to improve accuracy and compliance.

The position requires reviewing multiple coding systems, providing training, and preparing feedback based on audit results. Telework is noted; facility-based scheduling applies.

Qualifications

• Applies comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes and treatment modalities.
• Reviews codes across ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS to ensure proper code assignment.
• Audits ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS codes, MSDRG, POA status and discharge dispositions for inpatient records.
• Provides coding guidance and training to staff to maintain compliance with coding rules and regulations.
• Analyzes audit results and prepares feedback to clinicians and coders for process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Audit accurate and complete code assignments for inpatient and outpatient records.
• Collaborate with coding and clinical staff to support coding accuracy and education.
• Maintain statistical databases to identify patterns and variations in coding practices.
• Prepare performance monitors for PTF, PCE, VERA and non-VA medical care coding.

Job description

Veterans Affairs is seeking an Allied Health Professional to ensure proper ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS code selection and accurate CPT/HCPCS usage. The role involves auditing inpatient and outpatient records, applying VA VER A guidelines, and collaborating with coding and clinical staff to improve accuracy and compliance.

The position requires reviewing multiple coding systems, providing training, and preparing feedback based on audit results. Telework is noted; facility-based scheduling applies.