Inpatient Medical Coder

Job Summary

Supporting the Health Information Management Service (HIMS) at Veterans Affairs medical centers, the full-time Inpatient Medical Coder will work remotely to code inpatient admissions for Veterans, ensuring accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding while maintaining a high level of accuracy and meeting turnaround times.

Key responsibilities

• Review inpatient records and assign accurate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes and DRGs
• Complete Patient Treatment File (PTF) transactions in accordance with VHA guidelines
• Maintain at least 95% coding accuracy and address any discrepancies with documentation

Required qualifications

• An active RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC-H credential; CCS preferred
• At least 2 years of recent inpatient facility coding experience, including ICD-10-PCS and DRG assignment
• Completion of an accredited coding, HIM, or health information technician program
• Formal training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and reimbursement methods
• Proficiency with an industry-standard encoder, such as 3M or Optum