• Provide various components of coding services to support our clients. • Perform accurate analysis of medical records to obtain necessary information for the appropriate sequencing and assignment of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes. • Recognize critical care cases by patient acuity. • Experience in both professional and facility inpatient coding. • Apply ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to the highest level of specificity available. • Accurately apply diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT®, and HCPCS. • Interpret coding guidelines for accurate code assignment. • Identify the importance of documentation on code assignment and the subsequent reimbursement impact. • Must maintain quality and productivity standards. • Communicate with clients in a professional manner that fosters an excellent working relationship to support the company and its business interests. • May assist Leadership, or Lead Coding Specialist, with reports as needed. • Potential opportunity to begin helping with auditing.

Role Description This position is in the Health Information Management Section of Medical Administration Service (MAS) at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Medical Center (CTVHCS). Supervisory MRTs (Coder) are responsible for supervision, administrative management, and direction of coding staff at the facility level. They are responsible for program management of a coding section/unit to ensure performance monitors are established and met. - Applies comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure proper code selection. - Selects and assigns codes from the current version of several coding systems to include current versions of the International Classification of Diseases Coding Modification (ICD-10-CM) and International Classification of Diseases Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS). - Adheres to accepted coding practices, guidelines and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or Evaluation and Management code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding. - Monitors ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided by the VAMC. - Performs a comprehensive review of the patient health record to abstract medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social, and administrative data to ensure complete data capture. - Develops performance standards and conducts performance evaluations for subordinate staff. - Schedules the sequence of work and operations on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to assure even workflow and distribution. - Coordinates with other Service representatives on matters concerning health record documentation and coding. - Analyzes and recommends improvements in documentation systems used to provide patient care. Qualifications - United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. - Experience: One year of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical coding, and the structure and format of health records. - Education: An associate's degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with a major field of study in health information technology/health information management, or related degree with a minimum of 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management. - Certification: Persons hired or reassigned to MRT (Coder) positions in the GS-0675 series in VHA must have one of the certifications below: - Apprentice/Associate Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC. - Mastery Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC. - Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification through AHIMA or ACDIS. - English Language Proficiency: MRTs (Coder) must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Requirements - GS-10: Experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) including performing all duties of a MRT (Coder). - Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Ability to perform a full range of supervisory duties. - Advanced knowledge of current coding classification systems such as ICD, CPT, and HCPCS. - Ability to provide or coordinate staff development and training. - Leadership and managerial skills, including skill in interpersonal relations and conflict resolution. - Ability to collect and analyze data, identify trends, and present results in various formats. Benefits - Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 - 4:30pm - Virtual: This is not a virtual position. - Remote: This position is Remote 100% Outside the Area (Contingent upon final approval from the VA COO). - Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized - Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements - The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. - Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds.

Coordinate operations and communications between healthcare providers and third-party suppliers, monitor compliance with performance metrics, and educate stakeholders on coding guidelines to ensure accurate documentation and improve processes.

• Ensure the accuracy of charges and diagnoses selected by Meritus Health practitioners • Review provider documentation and assign appropriate ICD‑10‑CM , CPT , and E&M codes • Serve as a coding resource and liaison for assigned physician practices • Deliver provider/practitioner education as needed • Ensure adherence to Official Coding Guidelines , CPT Assistant , and organizational standards • Maintain confidentiality and uphold high professional and ethical standards