# Lead Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient)

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/450e9e43-d4e6-4959-a9df-a0ef429eaa15

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal
- Location: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States
- Remote: yes
- Salary: 64021 – 83232 USD per year

## Summary

This is a lead-level medical coding role at the Department of Veterans Affairs where you'll assign diagnostic and procedural codes to inpatient hospital records, guide and train junior coders, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations. The position suits experienced coders with mastery-level certification who want to move into a leadership track while staying hands-on with complex coding decisions.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

CPT Coding, Medical Terminology

## Required

- One year of creditable experience as a medical records coder at the journey grade level, or equivalent combination of experience and education in health information technology
- Mastery-level certification from AHIMA or AAPC (or coverage under VA grandfathering provision for current employees)
- Knowledge of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding classification systems for inpatient specialties
- Ability to perform 25% or more of lead-level duties such as reviewing coding, training staff, and monitoring workflow
- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and treatment modalities

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890003500