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Medical Coder
Medical Coders translate clinical documentation into standardized ICD-10 and CPT codes used for billing, insurance reimbursement, and health statistics. Working in hospitals, physician offices, or remotely for billing companies, they need strong knowledge of medical terminology, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency with EHR software to pull accurate diagnosis and procedure information. Compliance with HIPAA is essential, since the role involves constant handling of sensitive patient records.
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Full-time · San Diego, CA · $61,722 – $80,243
This federal auditing role evaluates medical coding accuracy and compliance within the Veterans Health Administration, requiring strong knowledge of clinical classification systems and the ability to guide staff on coding standards. It suits experienced medical coders seeking a position focused on quality assurance and policy oversight rather than day-to-day coding production.
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Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Fresno, CA · $50,714 – $65,930
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Lead Medical Records Technician (Coder-Inpatient/Outpatient)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States · $61,722 – $80,243
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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