medical coder Arlington, VA
Job description
Outpatient Health Information Management Coder
Remote Position - Work from Home!
We are looking for a Coder who is responsible for coding of outpatient records utilizing current ICD-10CM and CPT-4 classification systems. Code selection is based on established coding principles and guidelines in a manner which supports general billing and provides for appropriate extraction of data used by committees and individual members of the medical staff, other hospital departments and researchers. Data entry, database maintenance, and retrieval of information from reports and indices are ongoing responsibilities. The incumbent may also be trained to complete one or more of the specialty tasks assigned to the coding section such as data control or reporting to legally mandated registries. As a representative of the most highly trained technical staff in the Health Information Management Department, this team member may also be called upon to work on special studies with the Director as delegated through the Clinical Reimbursement Manager.
Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career!
VHC Health is a 453-bed nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for the 10th year in a row and VHC has ranked Number 2 in “Best Hospitals” in the Washington, DC metropolitan area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.
- College Diploma preferred.
- Medical coding experience required.
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS, CCS-P or CPC) certification required.
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred with current CCS, CCS-P or CPC certification.
- Selects and codes diagnoses and procedures from outpatient records.
- Keys information into the ABS and Grouper systems.
- Performs specialty tasks assigned to the Coding Section involving screening and reporting of data to medical staff committees and legally mandated registries.
- Meets productivity goals and organizes varied tasks assigned in a manner that assures deadlines are met.
- Works on special studies with Director as delegated through the Clinical Reimbursement Manager
- Paid Major Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation
- Sick Time
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Uncapped Undergraduate Student Loan Repayment
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
- Employee Wellness Benefits
- Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
- VHC Retirement Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free onsite parking
- Commuter Benefits
- Career Coaching
- Family Leave
- 401(k) + Match
- and much more!
About VHC Health
CEO: Christopher T. Lane
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Nonprofit Organization
Website: www.vhchealth.org
Year Founded: 1944
