Medical Records Technician – Medical Coding Services (VAMC)

This is a remote position.Pay Range: $22.47 – $24.32 per hour + Health & Welfare (H&W): $5.09 per hourRequiring Activity: VHAContract Period: 03/01/2026 – 08/31/2026Positions: 5 Full-TimeService Contract Act: YesJob DescriptionThe Medical Records Technician (Coding) will provide full-time medical records coding services under the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System. Responsibilities include performing accurate, compliant coding of inpatient and outpatient encounters, reviewing clinical documentation, validating code selections, and supporting data integrity.Technicians must ensure coding accuracy and adherence to national standards, including CMS, AMA CPT, ICD‑10‑CM/PCS guidelines, and all applicable VHA/VA policies and credentialing requirements (e.g., CPC, CCS, CCS‑P). Coders must meet established VA productivity and quality benchmarks, participate in audit activities when required, and demonstrate strong multi-specialty expertise. Inpatient Coding experience is mandatory, with the ability to also code outpatient stays as needed. RequirementsRequirementsRequired Certifications: CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCS-PExperience:Hospital Inpatient Coding experience (required)Multi-specialty coding proficiencyProficiency in ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCSKnowledge of CMS, AMA CPT, ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, and VHA/VA compliance standardsAbility to review clinical documentation and resolve discrepanciesExperience with electronic health records; VA systems preferredMust pass all VHA background investigations and credentialingReferences Required:Provide three (3) references from recent employment. One reference must be within the past 1 yearInclude organization name/address, title, Period of Performance, brief description of duties, and HR/manager contact info (name/title/phone/email)Federal, state, local, or commercial references acceptedLack of past performance is not considered favorable or unfavorable BenefitsBenefitsComprehensive Health & Wellness CoverageMedical Coverage: Multiple nationwide and regional options, including HMO, PPO, and HDHP plans, with access to 24/7 telemedicine and wellness programs.Dental & Vision Insurance: Preventive, basic, and major dental services, plus vision exams, frames, and contact lenses.Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for healthcare expenses.Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, legal consultations, and work-life balance.Financial Wellbeing401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching.Financial Coaching: Budgeting tools and financial planning support.Commuter Benefits & Adoption Assistance: Savings on mass transit and reimbursement for eligible adoption expenses.Work-Life Balance & Professional GrowthPTOPaid HolidaysSick TimeTraining & Development: Access to on-demand courses and professional growth programs.Additional PerksMarketPlace™ Perks at Work: Discounts on fitness, nutrition, travel, and childcare.Community Online Academy: Free wellness and professional development courses.Full Benefits Package can be found at: Work With US Originally posted on Himalayas