Role Description This Medical Records Technician Coder (In/Out) position is in support of the Health Information Management Section (HIMS) of the White River Junction VA Medical Center. - Medical Record Technicians (MRT) Coders are responsible for classifying medical data from patient health records in various settings. - MRTs analyze and abstract patients' health records and assign alpha-numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure. Major duties include but are not limited to: - Assigns codes to inpatient admissions; develops skill and knowledge of health record coding. - Adheres to accepted coding practices, guidelines, and conventions to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding. - Assists facility staff with documentation requirements to accurately reflect patient care provided. - Codes inpatient admissions to obtain the most appropriate MS-DRG, including all MCCs, CCs, and correct POAs. - Selects and assigns codes from the current versions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and the Procedural Coding System (PCS). - Reviews health record documentation to abstract all required medical, surgical, demographic, social, and administrative data. - Utilizes the facility computer system and software applications to code, abstract, record, and transmit data to the national VA database. - Operates various window-based applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access. - Refers coding and documentation questions from providers to a senior coder or supervisor for resolution or guidance. Work Schedule: Full time, Days Virtual/Remote Work Status: This position is eligible for Remote/Virtual work, but may require in-person attendance as per management's discretion. Functional Statement #: 402-F03429, F03469, F03468, F03467, F03478 Notifications: Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, which must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service. Qualifications - Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected. - Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. - Basic Requirements: - United States Citizenship - English Language Proficiency. - MRTs (Coder) must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). - Experience: One year of creditable experience indicating knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical coding, and health records. - Education: - An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in health information technology/management or related field. - Completion of an AHIMA approved coding program or other intense coding training program. - Equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education are qualifying. - Certification: - Apprentice/Associate Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC - Mastery Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC - Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification through AHIMA or ACDIS Requirements - Grade Determinations: - MRT (Coder-In/Out), GS-04: None beyond basic requirements. - MRT (Coder-In/Out), GS-05: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or a bachelor's degree. - MRT (Coder-In/Out), GS-06: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. - MRT (Coder-In/Out), GS-07: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. - MRT (Coder-In/Out), GS-08: One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Benefits - Position is mostly sedentary, in an office type setting. - Some light lifting (under 15 lbs.) and light carrying (under 15 lbs.) required. - Use of fingers to keyboard and ability to read electronic health records on computer screen.

Role Description We are hiring for an inpatient coder! - Part Time, 20 Hours/Week - Under direct supervision, accurately codes hospital inpatient accounts for the purpose of appropriate reimbursement, research, statistics and compliance to federal and state regulations in accordance with established ICD-10-CM/PCS coding classification systems. - Analyzes inpatient cases, identifies and assigns ICD-10 diagnostic and PCS procedural codes for reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal and state regulations. - Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of coding nomenclature to ensure accurate APR-DRG/SOI/ROM and POA assignment. - Utilizes critical thinking to analyze and evaluate documentation issues with consultation from medical and clinical staff, and clinical documentation specialists as needed. - Monitors assigned work on a daily basis to facilitate the billing process within established timeframes. - Codes and abstracts records within timeframes established for each patient type. Qualifications - High School graduate or equivalent. - Formal ICD-10-CM and CPT training required. - Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred. - At least two years of experience in outpatient coding with a CCS certification (or obtain within one year) required. - At least a minimum of one year of inpatient ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience in a hospital setting required. Requirements - Strong analytical and organizational skills. - Filing systems knowledge. - Ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines. - Work effectively under pressure. - Excellent customer service skills. - General office procedures knowledge. - Ability to problem solve and work with minimal supervision. - Familiar with basic medical terminology. - Computer experience. - Typing ability. Benefits - Compensation: Pay Range: $26.14 - $36.59 Company Description All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at careers@umms.edu.

• Code inpatient and/or outpatient hospital records • Review patients' entire current medical records • Assign appropriate codes including CPT, ICD and MS-DRG • Access several systems to complete coding in a timely manner • Maintain and disseminate up-to-date technical knowledge of legal and regulatory information • Resolve any and all pre-bill edits, denials, etc. for assigned accounts

• Provides coding and abstracting for outpatient complex surgical and observation acute care services • Analyzes medical information from medical records • Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information • Consults with medical providers to clarify documentation