Outpatient Medical Coder Auditor

Sierra7 is looking for a Outpatient Medical Coding Auditor to support the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Auditor will have expertise in International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). The Medical Coding Auditors will serve as experts of current coding conventions and guidelines related to professional and facility coding and perform audits of encounters to identify areas of non-compliance in coding.

This is a Part Time opportunity, and we are looking for auditors who can commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week, scheduled at your discretion from Monday through Sunday weekly.

Position Responsibilities:

• Applies comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure proper code selection.
• Reviews assigned codes from the current version of several coding systems to include current versions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
• Applies guidelines specific to certain diagnoses, procedures, and other criteria used to classify patients under the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) program that categorizes all VA patients into specific classes representing their clinical conditions and resource needs.
• Monitors ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided by the VAMC.
• Assists facility staff with documentation requirements to completely and accurately reflect the patient care provided.
• Reviews, analyzes, and reports performance monitors for PTF, PCE, VERA and Non-VA Medical Care (purchased care) coding.

• Audit accurate and complete assignment of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes, MS-DRG, POA status, and discharge disposition values for inpatient health records.
• Facilitates improved overall quality, completeness, and accuracy of coded data. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of clinical information used for measuring and reporting physician and medical center outcomes with continuing education to all members of the patient care team on an ongoing basis.
• Responsible for performing audits of coded data, developing criteria, collecting data, graphing, and analyzing results, creating reports, and communicating in writing and/or in person to appropriate leadership and groups.
• Collaboratively works with coding staff and clinical staff to provide support and education on coding issues. Provides training and education to coding and clinical staff. Research complex coding issues and participates in process improvements related to coding.
• Analyze audit results and prepare summary feedback for individual coders and/or clinicians, making recommendations for improvement. Provide coding consultation to coders and/or clinicians related to coding and documentation questions.
• Requires six additional months of creditable experience that is paid or non-paid employment equivalent to a MRT (Coder).
  

Education & Experience:

• An associates degree or higher in Health Care.
• Minimum of 5 years of coding/auditing experience.
• One year of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical coding, and the structure and format of a health records.
• At least two (2) year of Veteran Affairs or other relevant coding experience, either as a Department of Veterans Affairs employee or with another Government contractor supporting The Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Experience using VIRR/WebVIRR.
• We are looking for coders who can commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week, scheduled at your discretion from Monday through Sunday weekly.

Certifications Required:
Must have one certification listed below:

• Apprentice/Associate level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC.
• Mastery Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC.
• Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification through AHIMA or ACDIS.
  

To be considered for this position, the requirement is to have at least TWO years of Veteran Affairs or other relevant coding experience, either as a VA employee or with another Government contractor supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Why Join Sierra7?

Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of serving those who serve". We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.

Benefits:

401k Plan
LinkedIn Learning

This posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of Sierra7, Inc. and will not be acknowledged or returned.

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Sierra7 will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. To be considered for this position all candidates must be a US Citizen. This position is not a C2C opportunity.

Sierra7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled