# Medical Records Technician (Coder- Outpatient and Inpatient)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/4dd02c9a-3530-467c-ba2a-4275e3991ca1

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States
- Remote: yes
- Salary: 55882 – 72644 USD per year

## Summary

This remote VA position involves analyzing patient health records and assigning medical diagnostic and procedure codes using standard classification systems for both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role suits experienced medical coders who are detail-oriented and comfortable working independently with clinical documentation in a federal healthcare environment.

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

## Skills named

CPT Coding, Medical Coding

## Required

- One year creditable medical coding and health records experience, or associate degree in health information technology/management, or completion of AHIMA-approved coding program
- Apprentice/Associate or Mastery level AHIMA or AAPC certification, or Clinical Documentation Improvement certification
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to analyze health records and identify diagnoses and procedures for coding
- Skill with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS classification systems
- Ability to work with both inpatient and outpatient coding
- Ability to query clinical staff and resolve documentation gaps

## Nice to have

- Three years of inpatient and outpatient coding experience

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891566900