Medical Records Technician – Medical Coding Services

Job Description:

• The Medical Records Technician (Coding) will provide full-time medical records coding services under the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System.
• Responsibilities include performing accurate, compliant coding of inpatient and outpatient encounters, reviewing clinical documentation, validating code selections, and supporting data integrity.
• Technicians must ensure coding accuracy and adherence to national standards, including CMS, AMA CPT, ICD‑10‑CM/PCS guidelines, and all applicable VHA/VA policies and credentialing requirements (e.g., CPC, CCS, CCS‑P).
• Coders must meet established VA productivity and quality benchmarks, participate in audit activities when required, and demonstrate strong multi-specialty expertise.
• Inpatient Coding experience is mandatory, with the ability to also code outpatient stays as needed.

Requirements:

• Required Certifications: CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS-P
• Experience: Hospital Inpatient Coding experience (required)
• Multi-specialty coding proficiency
• Proficiency in ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS
• Knowledge of CMS, AMA CPT, ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, and VHA/VA compliance standards
• Ability to review clinical documentation and resolve discrepancies
• Experience with electronic health records; VA systems preferred
• Must pass all VHA background investigations and credentialing
• References Required: Provide three (3) references from recent employment. One reference must be within the past 1 year Include organization name/address, title, Period of Performance, brief description of duties, and HR/manager contact info (name/title/phone/email)
• Federal, state, local, or commercial references accepted Lack of past performance is not considered favorable or unfavorable.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage
• Medical Coverage: Multiple nationwide and regional options, including HMO, PPO, and HDHP plans, with access to 24/7 telemedicine and wellness programs.
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Preventive, basic, and major dental services, plus vision exams, frames, and contact lenses.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for healthcare expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, legal consultations, and work-life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching.
• Financial Coaching: Budgeting tools and financial planning support.
• Commuter Benefits & Adoption Assistance: Savings on mass transit and reimbursement for eligible adoption expenses.
• Work-Life Balance & Professional Growth PTO Paid Holidays Sick Time Training & Development: Access to on-demand courses and professional growth programs.
• Additional Perks MarketPlace™ Perks at Work: Discounts on fitness, nutrition, travel, and childcare.
• Community Online Academy: Free wellness and professional development courses.