Medical Records Technician – Medical Coding Services (VAMC)
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4 hours ago
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Job Summary
This is a remote position.
Pay Range: $22.47 $24.32 per hour Health & Welfare (H&W): $5.09 per hour
Job Description
The Medical Records Technician (Coding) will provide full-time medical records coding services under the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System. Responsibilities include performing accurate compliant coding of inpatient and outpatient encounters reviewing clinical documentation validating code selections and supporting data integrity.
Technicians must ensure coding accuracy and adherence to national standards including CMS AMA CPT ICD10CM/PCS guidelines and all applicable VHA/VA policies and credentialing requirements (e.g. CPC CCS CCSP). Coders must meet established VA productivity and quality benchmarks participate in audit activities when required and demonstrate strong multi-specialty expertise. Inpatient Coding experience is mandatory with the ability to also code outpatient stays as needed.
Requirements
Requirements
- Required Certifications: CCS RHIT RHIA CPC CCS-P
- Experience:
- Hospital Inpatient Coding experience (required)
- Multi-specialty coding proficiency
- Proficiency in ICD10CM/PCS CPT and HCPCS
- Hospital Inpatient Coding experience (required)
- Knowledge of CMS AMA CPT ICD10CM/PCS and VHA/VA compliance standards
- Ability to review clinical documentation and resolve discrepancies
- Experience with electronic health records; VA systems preferred
- Must pass all VHA background investigations and credentialing
- References Required:
Provide three (3) references from recent employment.
- One reference must be within the past 1 year
- Include organization name/address title Period of Performance brief description of duties and HR/manager contact info (name/title/phone/email)
- Federal state local or commercial references accepted
- Lack of past performance is not considered favorable or unfavorable
- One reference must be within the past 1 year
Benefits
- Medical Coverage: Multiple nationwide and regional options including HMO PPO and HDHP plans with access to 24/7 telemedicine and wellness programs.
- Dental & Vision Insurance: Preventive basic and major dental services plus vision exams frames and contact lenses.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for healthcare expenses.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health legal consultations and work-life balance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching.
- Financial Coaching: Budgeting tools and financial planning support.
- Commuter Benefits & Adoption Assistance: Savings on mass transit and reimbursement for eligible adoption expenses.
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Time
- Training & Development: Access to on-demand courses and professional growth programs.
- MarketPlace Perks at Work: Discounts on fitness nutrition travel and childcare.
- Community Online Academy: Free wellness and professional development courses.
Required Skills:
The Medical Records Technician (ROI) will support Release of Information operations at the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System. Responsibilities include processing requests for Protected Health Information (PHI) validating authorization retrieving and releasing records logging requests and maintaining strict compliance with HIPAA the Privacy Act VHA policies and federal guidelines. Technicians must ensure accuracy in release of information and adherence to national standards including those established by CMS AMA CPT ICD10CM/PCS and all applicable VHA/VA policies and credentialing requirements (e.g. CPC CCS CCSP). The technician must safeguard PHI at all times interact professionally with veterans legal representatives and agencies and maintain high customer service and turnaround standards.
Required Education:
Prior experience performing Release of Information (ROI) servicesKnowledge of HIPAA Privacy Act requirements and medical confidentiality rulesUnderstanding of CMS AMA CPT ICD10-CM/PCS standards and VHA/VA complianceAbility to validate and process PHI disclosure requestsExperience with EHR systems; VA VistA/CPRS preferredStrong communication and customer service skillsAbility to meet VHA credentialing and security clearance requirementsReferences Required:Provide three (3) reference
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