# Medical Records Technician (Coder - Inpatient / Outpatient)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d2435323-13e2-4cf6-ac99-d41e4025713f

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: West Palm Beach, FL
- Salary: 59515 – 77366 USD per year

## Summary

This role involves reviewing patient health records and assigning medical codes (ICD, CPT, HCPCS) to ensure accurate documentation, billing, and data integrity at a VA medical center. It suits someone with formal training in medical coding or health information management who can work independently and communicate with clinical staff to resolve coding questions.

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

## Skills named

CPT Coding, Medical Terminology, Windows Vista

## Required

- U.S. citizenship
- English language proficiency in spoken and written form
- One year of creditable experience in medical coding and health records, OR an associate degree in health information technology/management with 12+ semester hours in HIT/HIM, OR completion of an AHIMA-approved coding program
- AHIMA or AAPC certification at apprentice/associate level or higher, or Clinical Documentation Improvement certification
- Ability to analyze health records and identify diagnoses and procedures for coding
- Ability to perform full scope of inpatient and outpatient coding
- Willingness to work on-site in West Palm Beach or relocate to commutable distance

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891545700