Remote VA Outpatient Medical Coders (Part-Time)

Dutch Ridge Consulting Group • ,

33d • Remote

About The Position

Dutch Ridge Consulting Group is seeking highly skilled, credentialed Outpatient Medical Coders to support Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities nationwide. This role is fully remote and requires exceptional accuracy, strong outpatient specialty coding experience, and eligibility for federal Public Trust clearance. You will provide high-quality outpatient coding services for VA clinics, ensuring compliant assignment of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes. Coders must demonstrate mastery of NCCI edits, provider documentation interpretation, and productivity standards consistent with VA expectations.

Requirements

• Active AAPC CPC certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years outpatient specialty coding (primary care, cardiology, GI, ortho, neurology, oncology, pain management, or similar)
• Demonstrated proficiency with CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and NCCI guidelines
• MUST obtain and maintain Tier 1 Public Trust background check
• U.S. citizenship (required for VA system access)

Nice To Haves

• COC, CPMA, or CRC certification
• Familiarity with VistA, CPRS, or other VA EHR systems
• Prior experience with federal contracting or VA medical centers
• High accuracy rates (95%+) in previous coding roles
• Tier 1 Public Trust Background check through the VA
• Experience coding for federal, VA, DoD, or large health systems preferred
• Strong understanding of documentation requirements and provider query processes

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes for outpatient encounters
• Review clinical documentation for completeness and compliance
• Apply NCCI edits and resolve coding conflicts
• Query providers when documentation requires clarification
• Meet or exceed VA productivity and accuracy benchmarks
• Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA, VA privacy rules, and federal security requirements
• Work effectively in a remote environment with consistent communication and reliability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed