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Job Summary
Medical Record Technician – Inpatient Coder
Location: Remote
Responsible for accurate, timely inpatient facility coding supporting the VA Portland Health Care System. Reviews medical records for complete documentation, assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS, DRG, and related codes via VA systems (VistA/CPRS).
Primary Responsibilities
Perform inpatient facility coding including ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, DRG, and E&M for all encounters assigned by VAPORHCS.
Access and review health record documentation in VA's VistA/CPRS system; enter codes into the approved coding application.
Apply modifiers, CCI bundling guidelines, and Reason Not Billable (RNB) designations as appropriate.
Code all standard cases within 7 calendar days of receipt/discharge; priority cases within one business day.
Clarify conflicting, ambiguous, or nonspecific record information by consulting with the contract coder supervisor.
Comply with all HIPAA, VA/VHA privacy, security, and records management directives, and complete all required VA training prior to system access and annually thereafter.
Comply with AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.
Minimum Qualifications
Active coding credential from AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P) or AAPC (CPC or CPC-H); credential must be maintained for the duration of the contract.
Minimum 2 years of experience in inpatient coding
Proficiency with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, DRG assignment, and E&M guidelines
Ability to work within VA systems (e.g., VistA/CPRS, VIRR) and comply with HIPAA/VA directives.
U.S. citizenship
About Aptive
About Aptive. Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. Founded: 2012. Employees: 300+ nationwide.
EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply. About Aptive: Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. Founded: 2012. Employees: 300+ nationwide.
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