Remote VA Outpatient Medical Coders (Part-Time)

Dutch Ridge Consulting Group (DRCG), LLC; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 98,000; 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, experience in outpatient coding, and eligibility for federal Public Trust clearance.

You will assign CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes for VA encounters, review documentation for compliance, apply NCCI edits, and query providers when clarification is needed.

Qualifications

• Active CPC certification required.
• Minimum 2 years outpatient coding experience.
• Proficiency with CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM.
• Familiarity with federal VA/DoD or large health systems preferred.
• Strong understanding of documentation and queries.

Responsibilities

• Assign 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 VA productivity and accuracy benchmarks.
• Maintain HIPAA and federal security requirements.
• Work effectively in a remote environment with communication.

Skills

CPC certification

Outpatient coding

CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10

NCCI proficiency

Federal VA coding

Tools

NCCI guidelines

VA coding standards

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