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Lead Medical Coding Technician
Aptive Resources. Lead a medical coding team supporting the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding with a focus on ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS, ensuring high accuracy and compliance within the VA healthcare system. Proven ability to lead and train coding teams while managing workflow and productivity targets.
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ICD-10-CM/PCS ProficiencyMedical Coding LeadershipOracle Health Coding WorkflowsRHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCS-P/CPC CredentialQuality Review and Training
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Hard Skills
ICD-10-CM ProficiencyICD-10-PCS ProficiencyCPT ProficiencyHCPCS ProficiencyE/M ProficiencyDRGs KnowledgeMedical TerminologyAnatomy and Physiology TrainingReimbursement MethodologiesCoding Accuracy Monitoring
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationTeam CoordinationProblem SolvingFeedback and Training
Tools & Technologies
Oracle HealthSolventum CRS EncoderVistACPRS360 Encompass
Certifications & Qualifications
RHITRHIACCSCCS-PCPC
Industry Keywords
VA Healthcare SystemInpatient CodingOutpatient CodingQuality AssuranceCoding Guidelines
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesOracle
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead a medical coding team supporting the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
- Carry a coding workload in an inpatient or outpatient specialty
- Coordinate daily workflow, distribute assignments and balance workloads
- Monitor work queues and backlogs
- Escalate staffing gaps, performance concerns and employee issues to the Supervisor/Project Lead
- Serve as the team’s technical resource by answering coding questions and interpreting official guidelines
- Help resolve complex or unclear coding cases
- Help the team achieve at least 95% accuracy in ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS and E/M
- Ensure initial coding is completed within 5 calendar days of assignment
- Support daily productivity targets for each coder
- Perform internal quality reviews of coded records
- Track coder error trends and provide one-on-one feedback and refresher training
- Help resolve claim edits, coding-related rejections and uncoded or outstanding encounters
- Guide coders through the VHA Provider Query Process and track open queries to closure within 30 days
- Collect quality, productivity and training data for monthly reports and corrective action plans
- Attend meetings with the VA COR and HIM staff as requested
- Help respond to coding issues within 48 hours
- Help onboard and train new coders
- Update training materials
- Perform coding in Oracle Health with the Solventum CRS encoder
Requirements
What you’ll need- Active credential: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P or CPC; must be held at hire and kept current
- AHIMA credential holders must have completed the required ICD-10-CM/PCS baseline CEUs
- AAPC credential holders must have passed the ICD-10 Proficiency Assessment
- At least 2 years of continuous coding experience at a VA medical center of comparable size and complexity (level 1A), or at an equivalent large tertiary or teaching hospital
- Must meet all qualifications of the Coder roles
- Proficient in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, DRGs, CPT, HCPCS and E/M across inpatient, outpatient, professional and surgical settings
- Experience with Oracle Health (Cerner) coding workflows
- Formal training in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and reimbursement methodologies
- U.S. citizenship
- Strong written and spoken English
- Able to pass a VA background investigation (NACI)
- Must complete VA Privacy and Information Security training
- Preferred: previous lead experience managing a coding team
- Preferred: familiarity with VistA, CPRS and VIRR
- Preferred: experience with Solventum (3M) CRS encoder and 360 Encompass
- Preferred: inpatient CCS credential with DRG validation or audit experience
- Ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer keyboard and mouse
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- May occasionally need to stand, walk, bend or lift up to 15 pounds
Benefits
Comp & perks- Full-time W2 contract employment
- Monday–Friday schedule within the facility’s Eastern coverage window
- Remote work for U.S.-based employees through a secure VA VPN connection
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
- Equal opportunity employment
- Veterans, Reserve and National Guard members, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply