Medical Records Technician (Coder)

Summary Medical Record Technicians (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. These coding practitioners analyze and abstract patients' health records and assign alpha-numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure. This includes patients' health records and assign alpha-numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure. Responsibilities Major Duties Include: Identified data errors are reviewed with a senior coder or the supervisor and corrections made as directed. Utilizes the facility computer system and software applications to code, abstract, record, and transmit data to the national VA database in Austin. Assists facility staff with basic documentation requirements to reflect the patient care provided; provides support in the areas of regulations and policy, coding requirements, resident supervision, rei...