VA
Lead Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient/Outpatient)
Veterans Health AdministrationAnywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States · Remote · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal
$61,722 – $80,243
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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