Job Description
Job Description: • The Medical Records Technician (Coding) will provide full-time medical records coding services under the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System. • Responsibilities include performing accurate, compliant coding of inpatient and outpatient encounters, reviewing clinical documentation, validating code selections, and supporting data integrity. • Technicians must ensure coding accuracy and adherence to national standards, including CMS, AMA CPT, ICD‑10‑CM/PCS guidelines, and all applicable VHA/VA policies and credentialing requirements (e.g., CPC, CCS, CCS‑P).
• Coders must meet established VA productivity and quality benchmarks, participate in audit activities when required, and demonstrate strong multi-specialty expertise. • Inpatient Coding experience is mandatory, with the ability to also code outpatient stays as needed. Requirements: • Required Certifications: CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS-P • Experience: Hospital Inpatient Coding experience (required) • Multi-specialty coding proficiency • Proficiency in ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS • Knowledge of CMS, AMA CPT, ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, and VHA/VA compliance standards • Ability to review clinical documentation and resolve discrepancies • Experience with electronic health records; VA systems preferred • Must pass all VHA background investigations and credentialing • References Required: Provide three (3) references from recent employment.
One reference must be within the past 1 year Include organization name/address, title, Period of Performance, brief description of duties, and HR/manager contact info (name/title/phone/email) • Federal, state, local, or commercial references accepted Lack of past performance is not considered favorable or unfavorable. Benefits: • Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage • Medical Coverage: Multiple nationwide and regional options, including HMO, PPO, and HDHP plans, with access to 24/7 telemedicine and wellness programs.
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Preventive, basic, and major dental services, plus vision exams, frames, and contact lenses. • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for healthcare expenses. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, legal consultations, and work-life balance. • Financial Wellbeing 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching. • Financial Coaching: Budgeting tools and financial planning support. • Commuter Benefits & Adoption Assistance: Savings on mass transit and reimbursement for eligible adoption expenses.
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Professional Growth PTO Paid Holidays Sick Time Training & Development: Access to on-demand courses and professional growth programs. • Additional Perks MarketPlace™ Perks at Work: Discounts on fitness, nutrition, travel, and childcare. • Community Online Academy: Free wellness and professional development courses. Apply tot his job
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