Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
North Chicago, IL, USA
Summary The Medical Record Tech (Coder) position is authorized to telework during the Return to Office (RTO) Mid-term Extension through 04-30-26. Per 10-31-25 Memo from the Acting Under Secretary for Health, "Approval for Mid-term Extension to Return to In-Person Work Requirement," this position is considered part of a series permitted to continue teleworking through 04-30-26." Approval to continue regular reoccurring telework or remote status is contingent upon approval/denial of the RTO Exemption. Responsibilities This position is responsible for maintaining the quality of patient records, assigning of appropriate International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, and various other duties as assigned. Assigns codes to documented patient care encounters covering all DoD outpatient services provided in AHLTA clinics. Applies advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy &...