The Outpatient Medical Coder is responsible for performing remote coding on outpatient visits and surgical procedures for the Veterans Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS). This role accesses the VA VistA/CPRS system to review and code medical records and enter codes into the approved encoder or related software.
The position is classified as an SCA role and includes an hourly rate plus a Health and Welfare benefit allowance. The coder must comply with HIPAA requirements, VA privacy and security rules, and all provisions outlined in the performance work statement.
The role requires maintaining strong audit performance, supporting multiple coding types when needed, and applying current coding guidelines and conventions across outpatient, inpatient facility, professional, and surgical coding.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 2 years of outpatient coding experience
- Ability to code outpatient, inpatient facility, professional, and surgical records as needed
- Strong working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathology, disease processes, pharmacology, health record content, reimbursement methodologies, and coding conventions
- Familiarity with ICD, CPT, HCPCS, E&M, modifiers, CCI bundling guidelines, and CMS coding systems
- Ability to apply diagnostic and procedural coding guidelines accurately
- Ability to maintain a minimum 95% audit score
- Must complete yearly VA privacy and security training
- Must reside in the United States and be a U.S. citizen
- No employment-based sponsorship available
Certifications
One of the following certifications is required:
- RHIA
- RHIT
- CCS
- CCS-P
- Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System Trainer
- CPC
- CPC-H
- CIC
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability
- Additional supplemental medical benefits
- Critical care, hospital indemnity, legal plan, and accident coverage
- 401(k)
- Financial wellness resources
- Federal holidays
- Education reimbursement
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee referral program
Location
N/A
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago