PRN VA Inpatient PTF Medical Coders (Remote)

Summary

As a result of a new contract, Cooper Thomas, LLC, a leading provider of medical coding, auditing, and training services to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has immediate openings for VA experienced PRN Inpatient PTF Coders for a special client project over the next 4-6 weeks . Positions available as a 1099/Subcontractor or W-2. Applicants must have at least 2 years of medical coding experience with VA. Flexible schedule within the confines of a Monday-Sunday work week. Due to the nature of the work, previous experience with VA is required. You must be able to pass an initial entrance exam. This work will be performed remotely in your home office.

Candidates must have an active VA Contractor’s Citrix Access Account or an active Moonlighter Account. If this description fits you and you are available to start work immediately, you are encouraged to contact us about this limited time opportunity.

Qualifications

· Working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and DRG assignment and must be able to code PTF charts in ICD-10

· Ability to code the minimum per-hour productivity, including the related procedures, with 95% accuracy

· Active credentials as a certified coder and completion of all requirements to maintain active credentials

· Ability to follow site-specific coding guidelines that may vary from site to site

· Formal training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathology and disease processes, pharmacology, health record format and content, reimbursement methodologies and conventions, rules and guidelines for current classification systems (ICD, CPT, HCPCS)

· Experience including, but not limited to data validation; analyzing and generating reports; reviewing and abstracting health record information, adhering to coding compliance, and ensuring that CPT/AMA and ICD codes and modifiers support clinical and physician documentation for proper and consistent data collection and reimbursement

· Familiarity with ICD nomenclature, CPT, SNOMED, HCPCS, JCAHO, DSM, DRC, medical and procedural terminology, anatomy and physiology, laboratory results, and disease processes

· Must be familiar with coding in VIP as well as the 101, 401, 501, 601, and 701 Screens

Accepted Coding Credentials

American Health Information Management Association:

· Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) / Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

· Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) / Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P)

· Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System Trainer

American Academy of Professional Coders:

· Certified Professional Coder (CPC) / Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H)

· Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

Minimum Education Requirement

· High School Diploma or equivalent

Cooper Thomas, LLC is a leading provider of health information management services. Established in Washington, DC in 2003, Cooper Thomas offers competitive compensation. Qualified Veterans are encouraged to apply. Equal opportunity employer.