Job Description

Remote VA Experienced Outpatient, Inpatient Professional Fee, and Surgery Medical Coders (Full Time & Part Time Positions Available)

Summary

As a result of recent new multi-year VHA contracts awarded, Cooper Thomas, LLC, a leading provider of medical coding, auditing, and training services to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA),

has up to twenty (20) immediate openings for VA experienced Full- and Part-Time Outpatient, Inpatient Professional Fee, and Surgery Medical Coders.

Positions available as a 1099/Subcontractor, W-2 with no benefits as well as a W-2 with benefits. Applicants must have at least 2 years of medical coding experience. Flexible schedule within the confines of a Monday-Sunday work week. Due to the nature of the work, previous experience with VA is required. You must be able to pass an initial entrance exam and be a US citizen. This work will be performed remotely in your home office.


Your work will be performed remotely in your home office and is ideal if you are presently working with another VA contractor, a DRP, or recently retired VA employee.

Preference will be given to candidates who

meet the qualifications below and

have an active Background Investigation, COI, PIV Card, eToken, and an active VA Contractor's Citrix Access Account or an active Moonlighter Account.

If you meet the conditions above, you will qualify for our Signing Bonus Program, so don't forget to inquire about this program opportunity when you apply.

Special enhanced Signing Bonuses apply to those who have an active Moonlighter or Contractor Network Account and can begin work as soon as possible.

Qualifications

Must be able to perform the full scope of multi-specialty OP clinic, ED, minor procedures, radiology, rehabilitation, and lab encounters utilizing ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes. At least two (2) years of VA or other relevant coding experience, either as a VA employee or with another Government contractor supporting VA Must produce copies of and maintain active credentials as a certified coder Working knowledge of VHA coding guidelines Ability to follow site-specific coding guidelines Familiar with E/M leveling for OP and ED visits using coding guidelines Familiar with E/M calculator and ability to use this tool proficiently Familiar with 3M Encoder for ICD10 and CPT coding Knowledge in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathology and disease processes, pharmacology, health record format and content, reimbursement methodologies and conventions, rules and guidelines for current classification systems (ICD, CPT, HCPCS). If applying for a Surgery coder position, the applicant must have experience with and working knowledge of the VHA's Surgical Package

Accepted Coding Credentials

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA):

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) / Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) / Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P)
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC):

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Cooper Thomas, LLC is a leading provider of health information management services. Established in Washington, DC in 2003, Cooper Thomas offers a competitive salary, opportunities for quality bonuses, and the opportunity for growth. The selected candidate will be required to undergo a background investigation. Qualified Veterans encouraged to apply. Equal opportunity employer.




IMPORTANT NOTE: To apply, please go to the "Careers" section of our website at www.cooperthomas.com, and follow the instructions to register and apply.




This is a remote position.