Remote Medical Records Coder – Inpatient/Outpatient Expert

US Department of Veterans Affairs; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient/Outpatient) within the Health Information Management (HIM) section at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center.

The role involves classifying, abstracting, and coding health records using ICD, CPT, and HCPCS for inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include deriving accurate diagnoses and procedures, ensuring DRG alignment, and collaborating with clinicians to resolve data ambiguities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in medical coding concepts.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data abstraction.

Responsibilities

• Classify, abstract, and code health records using ICD, CPT, and HCPCS for inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Ensure accurate diagnoses, procedures, and DRG alignment; collaborate with clinicians to resolve data ambiguities.

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient/Outpatient) within the Health Information Management (HIM) section at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center.

The role involves classifying, abstracting, and coding health records using ICD, CPT, and HCPCS for inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include deriving accurate diagnoses and procedures, ensuring DRG alignment, and collaborating with clinicians to resolve data ambiguities.