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Lead VHA Contract Coder
Location
Virginia
Posted
97 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Lead VHA Contract Coder
Aptive Resources
• Perform outpatient and/or 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; 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 documentation; consult VHA coding guidance as appropriate • Comply with all HIPAA, VA/VHA privacy, security, and records management directives, and complete all required VA training prior to system access and annually thereafter • Comply with AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding • Conduct coding audits covering not less than 5% of coded services; provide written feedback to team members, track quality trends, and report metrics to Arrow ARC PM on a weekly cadence • Ensure team coding production meets contract and program office standards, including a minimum of 70 outpatient or 13 inpatient encounters per coder per 8-hour day, and a 95% accuracy rate per HIMS program office requirements • Serve as primary point of contact for contract team coding questions and VA coding-related inquiries, including documentation clarification, VHA policy, and contract compliance matters • Mentor and support coders transitioning into VA/VHA coding environments; assist with onboarding and ongoing education as needed • Participate in VA-directed coding reviews, pre-bill re-reviews, or RAC/MAC audits as applicable
Job Requirements
- 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
- Proficiency with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, DRG assignment, and E&M guidelines
- Experience working within VA systems (e.g., VistA/CPRS, VIRR) and complying with HIPAA/VA directives
- Minimum 3 years of VHA facility coding experience, including current or recent experience (within the past 12 months) in a lead, supervisory, or senior coding role
- Experience conducting coding audits and delivering feedback
- Experience mentoring or training other coders
Benefits
- Flexible hours
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