Remote Medical Coder
Are you looking for a challenge? We are seeking a Remote Medical Coder to support the Veteran community in the Portland, OR area. Position open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals.
Position Highlights
Pay: $30+ /hour
Contract Type: 1 Year Contract
Schedule: Monday – Friday (except Federal holidays), 40 hours per week between 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Location: Portland, OR
Responsibilities
Schedule: Monday – Friday (except Federal holidays), 40 hours per week between 8:00 am–4:30 pm.
Coders may occasionally be required for on‑site issue resolutions.
Perform remote coding on all inpatient admissions and outpatient visits assigned by VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS).
Provide all labor, equipment, and supplies for coding medical records from VA Portland HCS.
Access VA Portland's VistA/CPRS system to read and code medical records identified by Portland, and enter codes into the approved coding application.
Perform services following coding guidelines and appropriate references.
Create reports, monitor coders, and make recommendations.
Code all cases no later than 7 days after receipt (outpatient) or 7 days after discharge date (inpatient).
Priority cases assigned to be coded within one day of receipt.
Qualifications
Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
Minimum 2 years of experience in outpatient and/or inpatient coding.
Completion of an accredited program in coding certification, Health Information Management (HIM), or Health Information Technology (HIT). Preferred credentials include: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS or CCS-P), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC): Certified Professional Coder (CPC).
Previous experience with the VA is a plus.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) match
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
11 federal paid holidays
Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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