Medical Records Technician; Coder - Inpatient Facility

Medical Records Technician (Coder) - Inpatient Facility

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CVP is seeking a qualified Medical Records Technician to provide inpatient facility coding services for the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System (CTVHCS). This position will perform inpatient medical record coding to address coding backlog across a range of medical specialties.

• Review health care provider medical record coding for completeness and accuracy in inpatient settings
• Clarify and correct provider coding as necessary to ensure accurate code reporting
• Query providers via email or VistA Integration Revenue and Reporting (VIRR) using approved query forms for documentation and/or coding clarification
• Process record coding within seven (7) calendar days with >95% compliance
• Code inpatient episodes of care including admissions, discharges, surgeries, prosthetics, and diagnostic tests
• Perform 100% data validation of assigned encounters (electronically charted encounters only)
• Ensure physician’s documentation supports the diagnoses and procedures coded
• Review patient records to ensure all conditions and care rendered are appropriately documented, coded, and sequenced
• Consult with clinicians by email or face‑to‑face meetings when encountering conflicting or ambiguous information
• Determine correct codes for routine and/or new and unusual diagnoses and procedures
• Collaborate with health care providers in building documentation and coding templates
• Interface with CTVHCS medical claims staff on coding documentation and related billing issues
• Maintain an accuracy rate of 95% or higher for DRG, ICD‑10‑CM, and ICD‑10‑PCS coding
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Minimum of three years of continuous coding experience in a facility having a patient population equal to or exceeding the VA’s current patient population
• Must have at least one of the following credentials – Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Proficiency in diagnosis related groups (DRGs), ICD‑10‑CM, ICD‑10‑PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding
• Knowledge of all VA software, VIRR, and coding requirements
• Ability to pass VA security clearance and background check

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Minimum of three years of continuous coding experience in a facility with a patient population equal to or exceeding the VA’s current patient population
• Must have at least one of the following credentials – RHIT, CCS, RHIA, CPC
• Proficiency in DRG, ICD‑10‑CM, ICD‑10‑PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding
• Knowledge of VA software, VIRR, and coding requirements
• Ability to pass VA security clearance and background check

Location: Central Texas VA Health Care System, 1901 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Temple, TX 76504.

Hours: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am‑4:30 pm Central Time.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

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CVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to actively recruiting individuals and providing advancement opportunities based on merit and legitimate job qualifications. We ensure that all associates receive equal opportunities based on their personal qualifications and job requirements. CVP strictly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.