Remote Medical Records Coder (Outpatient & Inpatient)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hines (IL); À distance; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital in Illinois seeks a Medical Records Technician (MRT) coder to classify patient data from health records for inpatient and outpatient services. You will code using ICD, CPT, and HCPCS and ensure accurate documentation supports proper reimbursement.

The role requires knowledge of health information terminology, coding guidelines, and the ability to handle complex record reviews. Telework: available; work schedule aligns with hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze the health record to identify all pertinent diagnoses and procedures for coding.
• Ability to perform full outpatient coding including ambulatory surgical cases and outpatient encounters.
• Skill in interpreting and adapting health information guidelines with incomplete or gaps.

Responsabilités

• Assigns codes to documented patient encounters (inpatient and outpatient).
• Selects codes from ICD, CPT, HCPCS using current coding guidelines.
• Reviews health records to ensure complete data capture and proper coding.

Connaissances

Health record analysis

Outpatient coding

Guidelines interpretation

Formation

AA degree in health information technology/health information management

AHIMA/AAPC certification eligibility

Outils

VistA/CPRS

Encoder product suite

Outlook/Excel/Word/Access

Description du poste

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital in Illinois seeks a Medical Records Technician (MRT) coder to classify patient data from health records for inpatient and outpatient services. You will code using ICD, CPT, and HCPCS and ensure accurate documentation supports proper reimbursement.

The role requires knowledge of health information terminology, coding guidelines, and the ability to handle complex record reviews. Telework: available; work schedule aligns with hospital operations.