Medical Records Technician - Inpatient Coding Services
About The Position
CVP is seeking Medical Records Technicians to provide comprehensive inpatient coding services for our Nation's Veterans at the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System. You'll play a critical role in safeguarding and appropriately releasing protected health information while ensuring compliance with federal privacy laws and VA regulations. As a Medical Records Technician specializing in inpatient coding services, you will process requests for protected health information (PHI) and medical records in accordance with federal laws, VA regulations, and VHA policies. You'll serve as a guardian of Veterans' medical information while facilitating appropriate access for authorized purposes.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Health Information Technology preferred
- Current certification required: RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, or CPC from AHIMA or AAPC
- Minimum of three (3) years continuous coding experience in a facility with patient population equal to or exceeding VA's current volume
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, DRG, and HCPCS coding systems
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Experience with electronic health records and coding software
- US Citizenship required for background investigation
- Proficient in spoken and written English
- VA software systems including VIRR and E&M calculator
- International Classification of Diseases-Version 10 (ICD-10) for both diagnosis and facility procedure coding
- Knowledge of complex medical conditions and surgical procedures
Responsibilities
- Review and code inpatient medical records using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and HCPCS coding systems with >95% accuracy
- Assign appropriate Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) and perform concurrent coding when not completing discharged cases
- Query providers via email or VIRR using approved query forms, ensuring closure within 30 days of discharge
- Ensure 100% data validation of all assigned inpatient encounters and process record coding within seven (7) calendar days
- Abstract medical, surgical, laboratory, and administrative data from complete medical records
- Collaborate with healthcare team members, participate in quality assurance activities, and provide monthly performance reports
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
