Senior Medical Records Coder (HIM) – Remote

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Supervisory Medical Records Technician (Coder) for the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.

The role focuses on classifying health data from patient records using ICD, CPT, and HCPCS while ensuring compliance with official coding guidelines. The position requires supervisory experience, mastery of current coding systems, and the ability to lead coding staff, review audits, and coordinate with revenue and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• One year of creditable experience in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, coding, and health records.
• Associate degree with 12 semester hours in health information management or related field.
• Completion of AHIMA/AAPC approved coding program or equivalent intensive training.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and abstract patient health records to assign proper codes.
• Select and assign codes from ICD, CPT, HCPCS ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor coding changes and ensure timely updates to facility databases.
• Provide education and guidance to clinical and coding staff.
• Prepare data for audits, reports, and departmental studies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Physiology

Medical coding

Health records

Education

Associate degree in health information technology

AHIMA/AAPC coding certification program

AHIMA approved coding program

Tools

VistA/CPRS

Encoder product suite

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Supervisory Medical Records Technician (Coder) for the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.

The role focuses on classifying health data from patient records using ICD, CPT, and HCPCS while ensuring compliance with official coding guidelines. The position requires supervisory experience, mastery of current coding systems, and the ability to lead coding staff, review audits, and coordinate with revenue and compliance teams.