Remote Supervisory Medical Records Coder

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Gary (IN); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder) at the Puget Sound VA Medical Center.

This role focuses on classifying medical data from patient health records in hospital and physician settings, applying coding systems and guidelines to ensure accurate documentation. Qualified candidates will have a year of relevant experience or an approved education path, and certification eligibility with AHIMA or AAPC.

Qualifications

• One year of creditable experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and medical coding.
• Certification: AHIMA or AAPC or eligible for certification.
• U.S. citizenship and English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Classify and code medical data from patient health records in hospital and physician settings.
• Select and assign codes using current coding systems and guidelines.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements and coding standards.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Health information management

Education

Associate's degree in Health Information Management

AHIMA coding program completion

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Records Technician (Coder) at the Puget Sound VA Medical Center.

This role focuses on classifying medical data from patient health records in hospital and physician settings, applying coding systems and guidelines to ensure accurate documentation. Qualified candidates will have a year of relevant experience or an approved education path, and certification eligibility with AHIMA or AAPC.