Medical Records Technician – Outpatient

Job Summary Medical Records Technician (Remote) – Outpatient Location/Hours: Remote (VPN access), Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm CT Client: CTVHCS – Temple, TX Compensation: 22.47/hr + $5.09 for Health and Wellness Role Summary Performs outpatient/professional medical coding and validation for a wide variety of clinics and services, ensuring accurate CPT/HCPCS assignment, modifiers, and E/M leveling in accordance with VA, CMS, AMA, and AHA standards. Primary Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Code outpatient/professional encounters using ICD-10-CM, CPT (with modifiers), HCPCS, and E/M . Validate assigned encounters and ensure documentation supports the codes billed. Use VIRR and the E/M calculator as mandated. Query providers for documentation/coding clarification using approved query methods. Participate in QA processes, training support, and resolution of audit findings/denials. Produce required reports/briefings to COR/POC. Performance Standards (high level) Coding timeliness within 7 calendar days ( >95% compliance ). ≥95% accuracy for CPT/HCPCS, E/M, ICD-10-CM . Monthly QA/improvement reporting and follow-up reporting as required. Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications Active certification: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, and/or CPC (maintained throughout contract). 3+ years continuous coding experience in a comparable/larger facility. Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, E/M . U.S. citizen , proficient in written/spoken English. Familiarity with VA tools/systems pr