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Join to apply for the Inpatient Medical Coder role at Sierra7, Inc. 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Inpatient Medical Coder role at Sierra7, Inc. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Inpatient Medical Coder will provide support to the Department of Veterans Affairs by analyzing and abstracting patient health records, then assigning appropriate alpha-numeric codes for diagnoses and procedures. This role requires expertise in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). This is a Part Time opportunity, and we are looking for coders who can commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week. Position Responsibilities/Duties 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 Performs other related duties as assigned Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent. A minimum of 2 years of Inpatient coding experience. At least 6 months 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. Certification: Candidates hired for Inpatient Medical Coding position must possess one of the following certifications: American Health Information Management Association: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) / Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System Trainer American Academy of Professional Coders: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) / Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) To be considered for this position, the requirement is to have at least 6 months of Veteran Affairs or other relevant coding experience, either as a VA employee or with another Government contractor supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. Summary 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. We will never send communications through any other domain, including @sierra7careers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com. ALL communications will come from a @sierra7.com domain. We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Sierra7 employee, please contact us at Talent.Acquisition@sierra7.com 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 Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Part-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sierra7, Inc. by 2x Inferred from the description for this job 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Medical Coder” roles. 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