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Medical Records Technician - Inpatient Coder

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You'll ensure vital healthcare services for veterans through precise remote medical coding.
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Job SummaryMedical Record Technician – Inpatient CoderLocation: RemoteResponsible 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).Primary ResponsibilitiesPerform inpatient facility coding including ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, DRG, and E&M for all encounters assigned by VAPORHCS.Access and review health record documentation in VA's VistA/CPRS system; enter codes into the approved coding application.Apply modifiers, CCI bundling guidelines, and Reason Not Billable (RNB) designations as appropriate.Code all standard cases within 7 calendar days of receipt/discharge; priority cases within one business day.Clarify conflicting, ambiguous, or nonspecific record information by consulting with the contract coder supervisor.Comply with all HIPAA, VA/VHA privacy, security, and records management directives, and complete all required VA training prior to system access and annually thereafter.Comply with AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.Minimum QualificationsActive coding credential from AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P) or AAPC (CPC or CPC-H); credential must be maintained for the duration of the contract.Minimum 2 years of experience in inpatient codingProficiency with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, DRG assignment, and E&M guidelinesAbility to work within VA systems (e.g., VistA/CPRS, VIRR) and comply with HIPAA/VA directives.U.S. citizenshipAbout AptiveAptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. Founded: 2012. Employees: 300+ nationwide.
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