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Inpatient Medical Coder

Sierra7

Full-time remote inpatient medical coding role supporting a Veteran Affairs health care system coding program.

Responsibilities include coding outpatient visits, surgical procedures, and inpatient discharges as needed using approved encoder systems and VA record platforms. The coder must follow HIPAA, VA privacy and security requirements, maintain high audit accuracy, and support multiple coding types when needed, including outpatient, inpatient facility, professional, and surgical coding.

The role operates on a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM CST.

Requirements & Qualifications

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 3 years of inpatient coding experience
  • At least 6 months of VA or other relevant coding experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English
  • Ability to work full-time and maintain a consistent Monday through Friday schedule

Required knowledge

  • Oracle Cerner
  • 3M/Solventum
  • ICD-10-CM
  • ICD-10-PCS
  • CPT
  • E/M
  • HCPCS
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Medical terminology
  • Pathology and disease processes
  • Pharmacology
  • Health record format and content
  • Reimbursement methodologies and coding guidelines

Certifications

Must possess one of the following:

  • RHIA
  • RHIT
  • CCS
  • CCS-P
  • Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System Trainer
  • CPC
  • CPC-H
  • CIC
Benefits & Perks

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • FSA and HSA options
  • Life insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Additional supplemental medical benefits
  • Critical care coverage
  • Hospital indemnity coverage
  • Legal plan
  • Accident coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Financial wellness resources
  • Federal holidays
  • Education reimbursement
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee referral program
  • Health and welfare benefits stipend included for SCA role

Location

N/A

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Remote work allowed

Yes

Posted

1 week ago

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