Remote Medical Coder

Terrestris Global Solutions • Portland, OR

3d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Remote Medical Coder to support the Veteran community in the Portland, OR area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals. The role involves performing remote coding on all inpatient admissions and outpatient visits assigned by VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS). Coders will provide all labor, equipment, and supplies for coding medical records from VA Portland HCS, accessing VA Portland’s VistA/CPRS system to read and code medical records and enter codes into the approved coding application, following coding guidelines and appropriate references. The role also includes creating reports, monitoring coders, and making recommendations. All cases must be coded no later than 7 days after receipt (outpatient) or 7 days after discharge date (inpatient), with priority cases requiring coding within one day of receipt.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in outpatient and/or inpatient coding.
• Completion of an accredited program in coding certification, Health Information Management (HIM), or Health Information Technology (HIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS or CCS-P), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with the VA

Responsibilities

• Perform remote coding on all inpatient admissions and outpatient visits assigned by VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS).
• Provide all labor, equipment, and supplies for coding medical records from VA Portland HCS.
• Access VA Portland’s VistA/CPRS system to read and code medical records identified by Portland, and enter codes into the approved coding application.
• Perform the services following coding guidelines and appropriate references.
• Create reports, monitor coders, and make recommendations.
• Code all cases no later than 7 days after receipt (outpatient) or 7 days after discharge date (inpatient).
• Priority cases that are assigned will be required to be coded within one day of receipt.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• 11 federal paid holidays
• professional development
• tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree