• 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).

• Analyze and confirm assigned encounters for provider’s selection of EM code level • Assist physicians with record documentation needs • Educate physicians and ancillary staff on documentation for coding process • Code all types of encounters as assigned • Ensure data quality and optimum reimbursement • Perform follow-up on encounters and correct rejected/denied encounternces

• Independently performs complex professional coding across multiple specialties and settings • Code complex professional encounters and procedures; ensure correct sequencing, modifiers, E/M level selection, and documentation alignment • Advanced expertise in ICD‑10‑CM, CPT®, HCPCS, and modifiers; strong E/M coding proficiency and payer policy interpretation • Resolve coding-related edits and denials by identifying root cause, coordinating documentation clarification, and supporting rebilling actions as applicable • Apply payer medical policies, NCCI concepts, global service considerations, and telehealth coding rules as relevant to pro fee claims. • Provide real‑time guidance to peers on standard coding scenarios; promote consistency through best‑practice sharing • Participate in internal quality review programs and implement education/corrective actions based on findings • Proficiency in Epic professional coding work queues and encoder tools; ability to efficiently review documentation in the EHR across settings • Analytical problem solving for denial/edits prevention; ability to identify documentation improvement opportunities and support compliant query workflows • Working knowledge of risk adjustment concepts and HCC validation where applicable to supported populations

• Independently performs complex professional coding across multiple specialties and settings. • Code complex professional encounters and procedures; ensure correct sequencing, modifiers, E/M level selection, and documentation alignment. • Resolve coding-related edits and denials by identifying root cause. • Apply payer medical policies, NCCI concepts, and telehealth coding rules as relevant to pro fee claims. • Provide real-time guidance to peers on standard coding scenarios. • Participate in internal quality review programs and implement education/corrective actions based on findings. • Analytical problem solving for denial/edits prevention.