Medical Records Technician (Remote) – Outpatient
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).