VA
Medical Records Technician (Coder - Inpatient / Outpatient)
Veterans Health AdministrationWest Palm Beach, FL · full time · Entry
$59,515 – $77,366
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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