Role Description This position in the Health Administration Service at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. MRTs (Coder) Auditor are skilled in classifying medical data from patient health records in the hospital setting, and/or physician-based settings, such as physician offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics, and specialty centers. These coding practitioners analyze and abstract patients' health records and assign alpha-numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure. - Perform audits of encounters to identify areas of non-compliance in coding. - Facilitate improved overall quality, completeness, and accuracy of coded data. - Assist facility staff with documentation requirements to completely and accurately reflect the patient care provided. - Provide technical support in the areas of regulations and policy, coding requirements, resident supervision, reimbursement, workload, accepted nomenclature, and proper sequencing. - Directly consult with the clinical staff for clarification of conflicting or ambiguous clinical data. - Use computer applications with varied functions to produce a wide range of reports, to abstract records, and review assigned codes. - Perform prospective and retrospective coding audits and use results to identify documentation, coding inadequacies, and re-educate clinical and coding staff based on audit results. - Act independently to plan, organize, and perform auditing with emphasis on data validation, analysis, and generation of reports. - Assist in the development of guidelines for data quality, consistency, and monitoring for compliance to improve the quality of clinical, financial, and administrative data. - Ensure that all coded data is fully documented and supported. - Maintain statistical database(s) to track the results and validate the program. Identify patterns and variations in coding practices with regular reports to the medical staff and management. Qualifications - Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. - United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. - Auditor assignments can be established for any of the coder subspecialties (outpatient, inpatient, or outpatient and inpatient combined). - One year of creditable experience equivalent to the journey grade level of a MRT (Coder). - Employees at this level must have a mastery level certification. - Mastery Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC. - May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation. Requirements - Advanced knowledge of current coding classification systems such as ICD, CPT, and HCPCS for the subspecialty being assigned. - Ability to research and solve complex questions related to coding conventions and guidelines in an accurate and timely manner. - Ability to review coded data and supporting documentation to identify adherence to applicable standards, coding conventions and guidelines, and documentation requirements. - Ability to format and present audit results, identify trends, and provide guidance to improve accuracy. - Skill in interpersonal relations and conflict resolution to deal with individuals at all organizational levels. Benefits - Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00 pm - Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. - Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). - Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. - Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. - Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full-time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. - Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. - Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). - Telework: Available. This is a remote position. - Virtual: This is a virtual position.

Role Description Medical Coder-Inpatient reviews and codes inpatient medical records and clinical documentation for hospital services. This role requires expertise in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems to assign accurate diagnostic and procedural codes, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, payer requirements, and industry standards for reimbursement and billing. Qualifications - High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of medical coding experience. - One of the following medical coding certifications from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is required post-hire within one (1) year: - Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT) - Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-Based (CCS-P) - Certified Professional Coder (CPC or CPC-A) - Any Physician specialty certification from AAPC - Associate's degree in health information management or medical coding (preferred). Requirements - Proficient in electronic coding systems and electronic health records. - Skilled in using personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), and email applications for communication and scheduling. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to foster team collaboration across departments. - Capable of researching and using available resources independently. - Experienced in assigning accurate codes using coding guidelines with minimal supervision. - Equipped to work remotely, with necessary hardware and high-speed internet for efficient task completion. Responsibilities - Review medical records to identify and code diagnoses and procedures. - Assign ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes accurately. - Ensure coding complies with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, CMS). - Collaborate with healthcare providers for accurate documentation. - Submit codes for billing and resolve discrepancies. - Stay updated on coding changes and best practices. - Demonstrate effective communication and response using systems available to both the medical coder and management through telephone and email communication. - Demonstrate effective use of required EHR software. Environmental and Physical Demands - Requires no exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold. - No handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment. - Occasional working hours beyond regularly scheduled hours. - Occasional travelling to offsite locations. - Frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature. - Constant work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality. - Occasional bending, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds. - Frequent reaching, sitting, standing, and walking. - Occasional climbing, twisting, and pushing/pulling. Time Type Part time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt No Pay Class Hourly FTE % 0 Work Shift Day Benefits Eligibility Grant Funded: No Job Posting Date 06/8/2026

Role Description - Deliver proactive coding education through newsletters, scorecards, and presentations, covering: - CPT (E&M, modifiers) - ICD-10-CM - HCPCS - Risk Adjustment - Payer requirements - Rejection resolutions - Lead onboarding and compliance training for all employed Physicians/APPs, including Locum Tenens, residents, and students, ensuring documentation accuracy from the start. - Provide individualized documentation feedback by reviewing new clinician records and conducting spot checks, escalating non-coding issues to appropriate teams. - Serve as the primary contact for coding inquiries, coordinating with internal teams to resolve complex issues such as NCCI bundling and high-complexity charge edits. - Monitor Epic work queues (charge review, follow-up, claim edit) to ensure timely and accurate charge submissions and reduce claim denials. - Collaborate across departments—including CMOs, Clinical Informatics, Risk Adjustment, and Population Health—to enhance documentation practices and system optimization. - Participate in specialty and department meetings, identifying trends and delivering targeted education to improve coding and documentation accuracy. - Refine Epic documentation tools, including templates, order entries, diagnosis lists, and SmartSets/SmartPhrases, to improve efficiency and accuracy. - Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including Medicare, Medicaid, and AHIMA’s Standards of Ethical Coding, while maintaining expert knowledge of evolving policies. - Promote a culture of ethical coding and continuous improvement, supporting clinicians with timely updates, feedback, and education to ensure accurate reimbursement and compliance. Qualifications - Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification, or - Coding Specialist (CCS) certification, or - Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or - Professional Coder (CPC) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). - Additional specialty credential preferred. - Completion of advanced training through a recognized or accredited program, equivalent in scope and rigor to post-secondary education or equivalent knowledge. High school diploma or GED required. Requirements - Typically requires 4 years of experience in expert-level professional coding. - Advanced Coding Expertise: In-depth knowledge of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines, ensuring accurate and compliant coding practices. - Medical Terminology & Anatomy: Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology to support precise code assignment. - Epic & Reporting Solutions: Advanced knowledge of Epic and other reporting tools to analyze data, generate reports, and optimize workflow efficiencies. - Critical Thinking & Analytical Skills: Highly proficient in problem-solving and analytical thinking with strong attention to detail. - Interpersonal Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to educate and collaborate effectively with physicians, APCs, clinical leadership, and coding teams. - Advanced Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic coding applications, and email communication. - Organizational & Prioritization Skills: Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Independent Decision-Making: Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make informed decisions regarding coding and compliance. - Collaboration & Initiative: Strong ability to take initiative, contribute to process improvements, and work collaboratively within a team environment. Benefits - Base compensation listed within the pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training. - Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job. - Incentive pay for select positions. - Opportunity for annual increases based on performance. - Paid Time Off programs. - Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability. - Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses. - Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave. - Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs. - Educational Assistance Program.

• Interpret health record documentation using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology and medical terminology to identify diagnoses and procedures. • Assign and sequence all ICD-10; CPT 4; Healthcare Common Procedure Coding (HCPC) and modifier codes for services rendered accurately and completely. • Reconcile correct coding edits and discrepancies prior to final coding. • Maintain coding quality of 95% or higher while meeting established productivity requirements based on encounter type. • Follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. • Identify trends in documentation deficiencies and communicates areas of improvement opportunities to leadership and/or providers. • Acts as a key liaison for the physicians and clinical staff as it relates to coding and compliance. • Interacts with physicians and other professional staff of documentation issues relating to coding data. • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.