Prime Physicians
Temple, TX / ICSP / Medical Records Technician - Coding Services
Prime Physicians, Pinon, Arizona, us, 86510
Job Title:
Medical Records Technician – Coder (Inpatient & Outpatient)
Specialty:
ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS Coding (Inpatient & Outpatient)
Site:
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS)
Location:
Temple, Texas
Duration:
6 months and extendable
Shift Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CT
Shifts per Month:
Full-time schedule (40 hours/week)
Certifications Required
RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician
RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator
CCS / CCS-P – Certified Coding Specialist
CPC – Certified Professional Coder (All certifications must be active and maintained throughout the contract.)
Experience Needed
Minimum 3 years of continuous coding experience in a facility with a patient population comparable to the VA.
Experience with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and E/M coding.
Ability to code inpatient and outpatient encounters with 95% accuracy or higher.
Experience working within complex healthcare environments (preferably tertiary-level or academic medical centers).
Special Skills
Proficiency with VistA, CPRS, VIRR, encoder applications, and EHR systems.
Ability to review entire medical records and abstract clinical, surgical, diagnostic, and demographic data.
Strong knowledge of HIPAA, VA privacy guidelines, and national coding rules.
Ability to meet strict timeliness and accuracy standards.
Capable of communicating professionally with providers regarding coding queries.
Credentialing / Onboarding Time:
Approximately 6–8 weeks (based on VA background checks and system access requirements)
Responsibilities
Review and accurately code inpatient and outpatient medical records, including surgeries, procedures, primary care, subspecialties, ambulatory surgery, observation, and endoscopy encounters.
Assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and E/M codes in compliance with CMS, VA, and national coding guidelines.
Validate 100% of assigned encounters and ensure documentation supports all codes assigned.
Review medical records for accuracy, completeness, sequencing, and compliance with Federal/VA standards.
Query providers via VistA Integration Revenue & Reporting (VIRR) when clarification is needed and ensure queries are resolved within required timelines.
Perform thorough data abstraction from medical records for administrative and clinical reporting.
Remain current on regulatory changes and coding guideline updates (CMS, AMA, AHA, VA, etc.).
Participate in required meetings, audits, training, and quality review sessions as directed by the COR.
Miscellaneous
Must comply with all VA privacy, HIPAA, and information security requirements.
Required to complete annual VA training (HIPAA, security, compliance, patient safety, etc.).
Must obtain and maintain VA PIV card and pass federal background investigations.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Medical Records Technician – Coder (Inpatient & Outpatient)
Specialty:
ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS Coding (Inpatient & Outpatient)
Site:
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS)
Location:
Temple, Texas
Duration:
6 months and extendable
Shift Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CT
Shifts per Month:
Full-time schedule (40 hours/week)
Certifications Required
RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician
RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator
CCS / CCS-P – Certified Coding Specialist
CPC – Certified Professional Coder (All certifications must be active and maintained throughout the contract.)
Experience Needed
Minimum 3 years of continuous coding experience in a facility with a patient population comparable to the VA.
Experience with ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and E/M coding.
Ability to code inpatient and outpatient encounters with 95% accuracy or higher.
Experience working within complex healthcare environments (preferably tertiary-level or academic medical centers).
Special Skills
Proficiency with VistA, CPRS, VIRR, encoder applications, and EHR systems.
Ability to review entire medical records and abstract clinical, surgical, diagnostic, and demographic data.
Strong knowledge of HIPAA, VA privacy guidelines, and national coding rules.
Ability to meet strict timeliness and accuracy standards.
Capable of communicating professionally with providers regarding coding queries.
Credentialing / Onboarding Time:
Approximately 6–8 weeks (based on VA background checks and system access requirements)
Responsibilities
Review and accurately code inpatient and outpatient medical records, including surgeries, procedures, primary care, subspecialties, ambulatory surgery, observation, and endoscopy encounters.
Assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and E/M codes in compliance with CMS, VA, and national coding guidelines.
Validate 100% of assigned encounters and ensure documentation supports all codes assigned.
Review medical records for accuracy, completeness, sequencing, and compliance with Federal/VA standards.
Query providers via VistA Integration Revenue & Reporting (VIRR) when clarification is needed and ensure queries are resolved within required timelines.
Perform thorough data abstraction from medical records for administrative and clinical reporting.
Remain current on regulatory changes and coding guideline updates (CMS, AMA, AHA, VA, etc.).
Participate in required meetings, audits, training, and quality review sessions as directed by the COR.
Miscellaneous
Must comply with all VA privacy, HIPAA, and information security requirements.
Required to complete annual VA training (HIPAA, security, compliance, patient safety, etc.).
Must obtain and maintain VA PIV card and pass federal background investigations.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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