Job Summary
Medical Records Technician (Remote) – Outpatient
Location/Hours: Remote (VPN access), Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm CT
Client: CTVHCS – Temple, TX
Compensation: 22.47/hr + $5.09 for Health and Wellness
Role Summary
Performs outpatient/professional medical coding and validation for a wide variety of clinics and services, ensuring accurate CPT/HCPCS assignment, modifiers, and E/M leveling in accordance with VA, CMS, AMA, and AHA standards.
Primary Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Code outpatient/professional encounters using ICD-10-CM, CPT (with modifiers), HCPCS, and E/M.
• Validate assigned encounters and ensure documentation supports the codes billed.
• Use VIRR and the E/M calculator as mandated.
• Query providers for documentation/coding clarification using approved query methods.
• Participate in QA processes, training support, and resolution of audit findings/denials.
• Produce required reports/briefings to COR/POC.
Performance Standards (high level)
• Coding timeliness within 7 calendar days (>95% compliance).
• ≥95% accuracy for CPT/HCPCS, E/M, ICD-10-CM.
• Monthly QA/improvement reporting and follow-up reporting as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• Active certification: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, and/or CPC (maintained throughout contract).
• 3+ years continuous coding experience in a comparable/larger facility.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, E/M.
• U.S. citizen, proficient in written/spoken English.
• Familiarity with VA tools/systems preferred (VistA/CPRS, VIRR).
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