This position is in the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. MRTs (Coder) are skilled in classifying medical data from patient health records in the hospital setting, and/or physician-based settings, such as physician offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics, and specialty centers.
This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. The Medical Records Technician (Coder) is responsible for abstracting medical record data and assigning codes using current clinical classification systems appropriate for the type of care provided.
Major Duties: Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, and procedures. Selects and assigns codes from the current version of several coding systems to include current versions of the International Classification of Diseases (CD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
Monitors ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided by the VAMC. Performs a comprehensive review of the patient health record to abstract medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social, and administrative data to ensure complete data capture.
Provides technical support in the areas of regulations and policy, coding requirements, resident supervision, reimbursement, workload, accepted nomenclature, and proper sequencing. Insures provider documentation is complete and supports the diagnoses and procedures coded. Searches the patient health record to find documentation justifying code assignment based on an expanded knowledge of the organization and structure of the patient record.
Utilizes the facility computer system and software applications to correctly code, abstract, record, and transmit data to the national VA database in Austin. Uses a variety of window based applications in day to day activities and duties, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access.
Orients and instructs new personnel and/or students from affiliated health information or medical record technology programs, at the direction of the supervisor, on unit operations, coding, abstracting, and use of an electronic health record. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: No available Telework: Yes Functional Statement #: 10480F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized.
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Shenetra.Chatman@va.gov · 912-408-2900 X2721
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.
Yes, this position is fully remote.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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