Remote VA Outpatient Medical Coders (Part-Time)

Dutch Ridge Consulting Group; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutch Ridge Consulting Group, LLC. is seeking highly skilled, credentialed outpatient medical coders to support Veterans Affairs facilities nationwide. This fully remote role requires accuracy, outpatient coding expertise, and eligibility for a Tier 1 Public Trust background check.

You will code outpatient encounters (CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10-CM), review documentation, apply NCCI edits, and query providers as needed while meeting VA productivity and accuracy standards.

Qualifications

• Outpatient coding credentials required and ongoing compliance.
• Experience coding for VA, DoD, or large health systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM and NCCI guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assign outpatient CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10-CM codes for VA encounters.
• Review documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Apply NCCI edits and resolve coding conflicts.
• Query providers when documentation needs clarification.
• Meet VA productivity and accuracy benchmarks.
• Maintain HIPAA and VA privacy/security standards.
• Work effectively in a fully remote environment.

Skills

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

ICD-10-CM coding

NCCI guidelines

HIPAA compliance

Provider querying

Federal VA experience

Education

Active AAPC CPC certification

Tools

VistA

CPRS

VA EHR systems

Job description

Remote VA Outpatient Medical Coder

Dutch Ridge Consulting Group, LLC. Fully Remote (U.S. Based)

Dutch Ridge Consulting Group is seeking highly skilled, credentialed Outpatient Medical Coders to support Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities nationwide. This role is fully remote and requires exceptional accuracy, strong outpatient specialty coding experience, and eligibility for federal Public Trust clearance.

Position Overview

You will provide high‑quality outpatient coding services for VA clinics, ensuring compliant assignment of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD‑10‑CM codes. Coders must demonstrate mastery of NCCI edits, provider documentation interpretation, and productivity standards consistent with VA expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD‑10‑CM codes for outpatient encounters
• Review clinical documentation for completeness and compliance
• Apply NCCI edits and resolve coding conflicts
• Query providers when documentation requires clarification
• Meet or exceed VA productivity and accuracy benchmarks
• Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA, VA privacy rules, and federal security requirements
• Work effectively in a remote environment with consistent communication and reliability

Required Qualifications

• Active AAPC CPC certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years outpatient specialty coding (primary care, cardiology, GI, ortho, neurology, oncology, pain management, or similar)
• Demonstrated proficiency with CPT, HCPCS, ICD‑10‑CM, and NCCI guidelines
• Experience coding for federal, VA, DoD, or large health systems preferred
• Strong understanding of documentation requirements and provider query processes
• MUST obtain and maintain Tier 1 Public Trust background check
• U.S. citizenship (required for VA system access)

Preferred Qualifications

• COC, CPMA, or CRC certification
• Familiarity with VistA, CPRS, or other VA EHR systems
• Prior experience with federal contracting or VA medical centers
• High accuracy rates (95%+) in previous coding roles
• Tier 1 Public Trust Background check through the VA