Outpatient Coders

Cooper Thomas•Remote Home Office, DC

9d•Remote

About The Position

As a result of recent new multi-year VHA contracts awarded, Cooper Thomas, LLC, a leading provider of medical coding, auditing, and training services to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has up to ten (10) immediate openings for VA experienced Full- and Part-Time Outpatient Medical Coders. Positions available as a 1099/Subcontractor, W-2 with no benefits as well as a W-2 with benefits. Applicants must have at least 2 years of medical coding experience. Flexible schedule within the confines of a Monday-Sunday work week. Due to the nature of the work, previous experience with VA is required. You must be able to pass an initial entrance exam and be a US citizen. This work will be performed remotely in your home office. If you are working for another VA contractor and are having a difficult time being paid on time, our company pays bi-weekly without exception. This is the perfect opportunity for you. Presently we are only interested in candidates who meet the qualifications below and have an active Background Investigation, COI, PIV Card, eToken, and an active VA Contractor’s Citrix Access Account or an active Moonlighter Account. If you meet the conditions above, you will qualify for our Signing Bonus Program, so don't forget to inquire about this program opportunity when you apply. Special enhanced Signing Bonuses apply to those who have an active Moonlighter or Contractor Network Account and can begin work as soon as possible.

Requirements

At least two (2) years of VA or other relevant coding experience, either as a VA employee or with another Government contractor supporting VA
Must produce copies of and maintain active credentials as a certified coder
Working knowledge of VHA coding guidelines
Familiar with E/M calculator and ability to use this tool proficiently
Familiar with 3M Encoder for ICD10 and CPT coding
Knowledge in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathology and disease processes, pharmacology, health record format and content, reimbursement methodologies and conventions, rules and guidelines for current classification systems (ICD, CPT, HCPCS).
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) / Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) / Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass an initial entrance exam and be a US citizen.
Presently we are only interested in candidates who meet the qualifications below and have an active Background Investigation, COI, PIV Card, eToken, and an active VA Contractor’s Citrix Access Account or an active Moonlighter Account.

Responsibilities

Perform the full scope of multi-specialty OP clinic, ED, minor procedures, radiology, rehabilitation, and lab encounters utilizing ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
Follow site-specific coding guidelines
E/M leveling for OP and ED visits using coding guidelines