Join to apply for the Outpatient Medical Coder role at Sierra7, Inc. Join to apply for the Outpatient Medical Coder role at Sierra7, Inc. The Outpatient Medical Coder is responsible for performing remote coding on all outpatient visits and surgical procedures by the Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS). The medical coder will access the Veteran Affairs VistA/CPRS system to read and code medical records identified by the Veteran Affairs and enter codes into the approved encoder or other package. The Medical Coder is required to comply with all HIPAA provisions for a Business Associate, and all provisions in this Performance Work Statement. This is a Part Time opportunity, and coders must commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week, scheduled at your discretion from Monday through Sunday weekly. Requirements Responsible for being qualified and competent to perform coding activities. There shall be no reimbursement charge for mileage, travel times, meals, parking, etc. Comply with all VA privacy and security requirements Must maintain above a minimum of 95% on all auditing scores Able to code all types of coding to transition between various types to assist as needed, this includes outpatient, inpatient facility and professional, and surgical Possess formal training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathology and disease processed, pharmacology, health record format and content, reimbursement methodologies and conventions, rules and guidelines for current classification systems (ICD, CPT, HCPCS, E&M, etc.) Apply all applicable modifiers to appropriate CPT codes Apply knowledge of current Diagnostic Coding and Reporting Guidelines for outpatient services Apply knowledge of CPT format, guidelines, and notes to locate the correct codes for all services and procedures performed during the encounter/visit and sequence them correctly Apply knowledge of procedural terminology to recognize when an unlisted procedure code must be used in CPT Code in accordance with Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) Bundling Guidelines Use the CMS Common Procedural Coding Systems (CPCS), where appropriate Be able to code inpatient discharges when requested by VHA; e.g., quarterly census, etc. Must complete the yearly privacy and security processes and training as required by the VAHCS Education & Experience High School Diploma or equivalent A minimum of 2 years of Outpatient 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. Be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week, as business needs required Experience with Surgery, Professional Fee, IP, Auditing is A PLUS Certification: Candidates hired for Outpatient 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. 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 also a proud member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) and a 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. 401k Plan 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. 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