Medical Coder (Inpatient)

📋 Description

• Review inpatient medical records in CPRS and accurately assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and DRG codes.
• Complete required Patient Treatment File (PTF) transactions, including 101, 401, 501, 601, 701/702
• Abstract required clinical and administrative data and enter information into VistA using an
• Determine whether inpatient episodes are billable and document appropriate reasons when an episode
• Apply the Cooperating Parties' guidelines, AHA Coding Clinic guidance, and VHA coding requirements
• Exclude symptoms that are integral to confirmed diagnoses and findings that do not affect the

🎯 Requirements

• Hold an active RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC-H credential; CCS certification is preferred.
• Have at least 2 years of recent inpatient facility coding experience, including hands-on ICD-10-PCS
• Complete an accredited coding, Health Information Management (HIM), or health information
• Have formal education or training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathophysiology
• Demonstrate proficiency with an industry-standard coding encoder, such as 3M or Optum.
• Be a U.S. citizen and able to successfully complete a federal background investigation (NACI) and

🎁 Benefits

• 100% remote position within the United States.
• Competitive pay of $25.00–$30.00 per hour.
• 12-month base term with four additional 12-month option periods.
• Company-provided laptop, coding encoder, and reference materials.
• Opportunity to support multiple Veterans Affairs medical centers and contribute to mission-critical
• Structured work environment with established coding guidelines, quality standards, and operational