This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS). Medical Records Technicians (Coder) classify medical data from patient health records in hospital and physician-based settings.
Major duties include coding routine outpatient and inpatient professional services using ICD, CPT, and HCPCS systems, applying official coding guidelines, and ensuring ethical, accurate, and complete coding. The role also supports Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation, cost recovery programs, operating room procedure coding, and registry-related diagnosis coding.
Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Telework is available. This is not a virtual position.
You must be a U.S. citizen and proficient in written and spoken English. The position is subject to background and security investigation, online onboarding, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
Basic qualification requirements include one year of creditable experience in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical coding, and health records; or an associate's degree in a related health information field; or completion of an AHIMA-approved coding program or equivalent coding training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification requirements for VA MRT (Coder) positions include one of the following:
- Apprentice/Associate Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC
- Mastery Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC
- Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification through AHIMA or ACDIS
Grade-level qualifications range from GS-4 through GS-8, with increasing requirements for coding accuracy, documentation review, ICD/CPT/HCPCS application, CC/MCC and POA indicators, MS-DRG assignment, and the ability to perform outpatient and inpatient coding at a full-scope level.
A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive federal benefits
- Predictable schedule
- Access to innovative technology
- Modern facilities
- Annual leave accrual credit may be available based on prior service or qualifying experience
Location
Alabama, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Salary Range
$36,409 - $72,644
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago