# Lead 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/fa8cc14a-d94a-4770-9faa-9fd65cf7646d

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: 61722 – 80243 USD per year

## Summary

This position codes medical records at a VA medical center, abstracting data from patient charts and assigning diagnosis and procedure codes using standardized classification systems. It suits experienced medical coders or recent graduates of coding programs who want to advance to a supervisory role in a healthcare setting.

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

## Skills named

CPT Coding, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word

## Required

- U.S. citizenship
- English language proficiency in speaking and writing
- Mastery level certification from AHIMA or AAPC
- One year of creditable experience equivalent to GS-8 grade level in medical records coding
- Knowledge of ICD-CM, PCS, CPT, and HCPCS classification systems
- Ability to assign codes to both inpatient and outpatient records
- Ability to review documentation and assign diagnosis and procedure codes accurately
- Advanced knowledge of coding classification systems and ability to research complex coding questions
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Knowledge of training methods and ability to train new coding staff
- Leadership skills including interpersonal relations and conflict resolution

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890006300