Sierra7
Medical Coder Inpatient (Finance)
Required Qualifications:
Comply with all HIPAA provisions for a Business Associate.Comply with all provisions in this Performance Work Statement.Perform remote coding on all inpatient/ outpatient visits and surgical procedures by VA Health Care System (VAHCS).Provide all labor, equipment and supplies for coding medical records from VAHCS.Access VAs VistA/CPRS system to read and code medical records identified by VA and enters codes into the approved encoder or other package.Perform the services following coding guidelines and appropriate references.Create reports, monitor coders and make recommendations.Code all cases no later than 4 days after receipt. Priority cases that are assigned will be required to be coded within one day of receipt. Priority cases are normally assigned because of a backlog and are high dollar amounts or cases that need to be coded quickly. U.S. CitizenshipAble to pass a background check to obtain a government clearance
Required Coder Education and Experience:
Coders must be credentialed and have completed an accredited program for coding certification, an accredited health information management or health information technician. A certified coder is someone credentialed by the: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and includes RHIA, RHIT, CCS and CCS-P,orAmerican Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) as a CPC or CPC-HCredentialed Coders must have a minimum of two years experience in inpatient and outpatient coding.
Sierra7 is a US Small Business Administration (SBA) and Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE)-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) who provides Federal clients system and technology integration, program management, business process optimization, and enterprise solutions.
Sierra7 will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. To be considered for this position all candidates must be a US Citizen. This position is not a C2C opportunity.
Sierra7 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled