Outpatient Medical Coder

Title: Outpatient Medical Coder

Location: United States

Remote Home Office | Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hiring Remote VA Experienced Outpatient Full Time Medical Coders

Summary

Cooper Thomas, LLC, a leading provider of medical coding services to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has immediate openings for full-time VA experienced Outpatient Medical Coders. We want to hire you as either a Full-Time Hourly W2 Employee with No Benefits, which will allow you to maximize your hourly cash earnings or as a traditional Full-Time W2 Employee with Benefits at a slightly lower hourly rate. Applicants must have 2 years of experience with the opportunity for a flexible weekly work schedule.

Previous experience with VA is required, whether as a former VA employee or with another VA contractor. You must be able to pass an initial entrance exam and code at a minimum of 95% accuracy. This work will be performed remotely in your home office. Preference will be given to those candidates who meet the qualifications below and have an active Background Investigation, COI, PIV Card, eToken, and an active Moonlighter and/or Contractor Citrix Network Account.

The company is looking to hire a minimum of 15 full-time Outpatient Coders. The medical coding volumes for our projects are predictable, consistent, and sustainable into the future.

These projects require experience utilizing ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of VA or other relevant coding experience, either as a VA employee or with another Government contractor supporting VA
• Ability to code a minimum average of 10 Outpatient encounters per hour with 95% accuracy
• Must produce copies of and maintain active credentials as a certified coder or auditor
• Ability to follow site-specific coding guidelines
• Familiar with E/M leveling for OP and ED visits using 95′, 97′ and 2022 guidelines
• Familiar with E/M calculator and ability to use this tool proficiently
• Familiar with 3M Encoder for ICD10 and CPT coding
• Knowledge 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).
• Must be able to complete work within the required TAT of 5 days from the date of assignment.

Accepted Coding Credentials

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA):

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) / Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) / Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P)

American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC):

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Cooper Thomas, LLC is a leading provider of health information management services to Federal health clients. Established in Washington, DC in 2003, Cooper Thomas offers a competitive compensation and benefits as well as steady and predictable weekly work volumes, potential overtime, and the opportunity for growth. The selected candidate will be required to undergo a background investigation. Veterans encouraged to apply. Equal opportunity employer.