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Medical Records Technician – Inpatient Coder

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 501-1,000Since 2012H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Virginia

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Mid Level

Professional Certificate2 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Medical Records Technician – Inpatient Coder

Aptive Resources

• Responsible for accurate, timely inpatient facility coding supporting the VA Portland Health Care System. • Reviews medical records for complete documentation, assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS, DRG, and related codes via VA systems (VistA/CPRS).

Job Requirements

  • Perform 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 record information by consulting with the contract coder supervisor.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in inpatient coding
  • Proficiency with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, DRG assignment, and E&M guidelines
  • Ability to work within VA systems (e.g., VistA/CPRS, VIRR) and comply with HIPAA/VA directives.
  • U.S. citizenship

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