Responsible for accurate, timely inpatient facility coding supporting the VA Portland Health Care System. Reviews medical records for complete documentation and assigns/sequences ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, DRG, and related codes using VA systems such as VistA/CPRS.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform inpatient facility coding including ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, DRG, and E&M for all encounters assigned by VAPORHCS.
- Access and review health record documentation in VA's VistA/CPRS system and enter codes into the approved coding application.
- Apply modifiers, CCI bundling guidelines, and Reason Not Billable (RNB) designations as appropriate.
- Code all standard cases within 7 calendar days of receipt/discharge; priority cases within one business day.
- Clarify conflicting, ambiguous, or nonspecific record information by consulting with the contract coder supervisor.
- Comply with HIPAA, VA/VHA privacy, security, and records management directives, and complete required VA training prior to system access and annually thereafter.
- Follow AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.
Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Active coding credential from AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P) or AAPC (CPC or CPC-H); credential must be maintained for the duration of the contract.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in inpatient coding.
- Proficiency with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, DRG assignment, and E&M guidelines.
- Ability to work within VA systems such as VistA/CPRS and VIRR, and comply with HIPAA/VA directives.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Location
N/A
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 months ago
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