5 contract coder jobs found in Des Moines, IA

Job Description Job Description Required Qualifications (Non‑Negotiable) U.S. citizenship Must reside within 50 miles of the nearest VA Medical Center Active credential from AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS‑P, CCA, CDIP) or AAPC (CPC, CPC‑H, or successor) Completion of an accredited program in coding, HIM, or HIT Minimum 6–8 years of coding experience (outpatient or inpatient) This is significantly higher than typical requirements; 2–3 years does NOT qualify Current CEUs required to maintain credential Ability to pass a National Agency Check (NAC) , local file check, and obtain a PIV card Cannot be a current VA employee — federal conflict‑of‑interest restriction Preferred Qualifications Prior VA/VHA coding experience Surgical, anesthesia, or pathology coding experience History of tracking/reporting personal accuracy and productivity metrics Medical Records Technician (Coder) VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS) – Des Moines,...

About the job [Coder] Medical Records Technician Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable) U.S. citizenship Must reside within 50 miles of the nearest VA Medical Center Active credential from AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CDIP) or AAPC (CPC, CPC-H, or successor) Completion of an accredited program in coding, HIM, or HIT Minimum 6-8 years of coding experience (outpatient or inpatient) This is significantly higher than typical requirements; 2-3 years does NOT qualify Current CEUs required to maintain credential Ability to pass a National Agency Check (NAC) , local file check, and obtain a PIV card Cannot be a current VA employee - federal conflict-of-interest restriction Preferred Qualifications Prior VA/VHA coding experience Surgical, anesthesia, or pathology coding experience History of tracking/reporting personal accuracy and productivity metrics Medical Records Technician (Coder) VA Central Iowa Health Care...

Job Title: Medical Coder No of Positions/Candidates Required: 4 FTE (3.0 FTE Outpatient/Ancillary/Surgical + 1.0 FTE Inpatient/Professional Fee) Specialty: Inpatient Facility Coding, Inpatient Professional Fee Coding, Outpatient Coding, Surgery/Anesthesia/Pathology Coding Place of Work (City/State): Des Moines, IA Site: VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS) Location: 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310 Duration: 1 year contract with the possibility of another year extension Shift Schedule: Training 08:00-16:30 CST, Mon-Fri, Post Training between 06:00-17:00 Shifts Needed per Month: ~20-22 (Mon-Fri only, standard business days; no weekend/holiday shifts) Credentialing/Onboarding Time: 6-8 weeks License: No state professional license required - credential-based (see Certifications) Certifications: Active AHIMA credential (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P, CCA, CDIP) or AAPC credential (CPC, CPC-H, or equivalent). Experience Needed: 6-8...

Hybrid | Des Moines, IA (Onsite Tues–Thurs, Remote Mon/Fri) $40/hour | 6-Month Contract with Potential for Conversion We are seeking a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) to support Medicare Risk Adjustment initiatives through detailed HCC medical record reviews and direct provider engagement. This role is ideal for someone confident, collaborative, and comfortable working onsite with provider teams to drive documentation accuracy and performance improvement. This position requires onsite presence Tuesday–Thursday in Des Moines, IA with 10% local travel , and remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. Position Overview This role performs concurrent medical record reviews to ensure accurate capture of HCC conditions and appropriate documentation reflecting patient severity of illness. The coder will collaborate closely with physicians, clinical leadership, and provider engagement teams to improve documentation practices and support compliance with CMS guidelines. Key...

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job performs thorough medical record review to abstract medical and demographic data, interpret and apply diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD and CPT coding systems and assists in decreasing the average accounts receivable days. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, course, and outcome to determine appropriate ICD-10 CM/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures. (65%) Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc. and enters all coded/abstracted information into designated system. (15%) Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to the unbilled coding report. (10%) Keeps informed of the changes/updates in ICD-10 CM/CPT guidelines by attending appropriate training, reviewing coding clinics and other resources...