Medical Records Technician (Remote) – Outpatient

Job Summary<br><br><h2 data-start="2219" data-end="2313">Medical Records Technician (Remote) – Outpatient</h2><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="2315" data-end="2421"><strong data-start="2315" data-end="2334">Location/Hours:</strong> Remote (VPN access), Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm CT<br data-start="2387" data-end="2390"><strong data-start="2390" data-end="2401">Client:</strong> CTVHCS – Temple, TX</p><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="2315" data-end="2421"><strong>Compensation: </strong>22.47/hr + $5.09 for Health and Wellness </p><h3 data-start="2423" data-end="2439">Role Summary</h3><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="2440" data-end="2666">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.</p> <br>Primary Responsibilities<br><br><h3 data-start="2668" data-end="2692">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="2693" data-end="3158"><li data-start="2693" data-end="2793"><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="2695" data-end="2793">Code outpatient/professional encounters using <strong data-start="2741" data-end="2792">ICD-10-CM, CPT (with modifiers), HCPCS, and E/M</strong>.</p></li><li data-start="2794" data-end="2876"><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="2796" data-end="2876">Validate assigned encounters and ensure documentation supports the codes billed.</p></li><li data-start="2877" data-end="2931"><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="2879" data-end="2931">Use <strong data-start="2883" data-end="2891">VIRR</strong> and the <strong data-start="2900" data-end="2918">E/M calculator</strong> as mandated.</p></li><li data-start="2932" data-end="3018"><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="2934" data-end="3018">Query providers for documentation/coding clarification using approved query methods.</p></li><li data-start="3019" data-end="3109"><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="3021" data-end="3109">Participate in QA processes, training support, and resolution of audit findings/denials.</p></li><li data-start="3110" data-end="3158"><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="3112" data-end="3158">Produce required reports/briefings to COR/POC.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="3160" data-end="3198">Performance Standards (high level)</h3><ul data-start="3199" data-end="3395"><li data-start="3199" data-end="3268"><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="3201" data-end="3268">Coding timeliness within <strong data-start="3226" data-end="3245">7 calendar days</strong> (<strong data-start="3247" data-end="3266">>95% compliance</strong>).</p></li><li data-start="3269" data-end="3323"><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="3271" data-end="3323"><strong data-start="3271" data-end="3288">≥95% accuracy</strong> for <strong data-start="3293" data-end="3322">CPT/HCPCS, E/M, ICD-10-CM</strong>.</p></li><li data-start="3324" data-end="3395"><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="3326" data-end="3395">Monthly QA/improvement reporting and follow-up reporting as required.</p></li></ul> <br>Minimum Qualifications<br><br><h3 data-start="3397" data-end="3424">Required Qualifications</h3><ul data-start="3425" data-end="3775"><li data-start="3425" data-end="3521"><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="3427" data-end="3521">Active certification: <strong data-start="3449" data-end="3487">RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, and/or CPC</strong> (maintained throughout contract).</p></li><li data-start="3522" data-end="3598"><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="3524" data-end="3598"><strong data-start="3524" data-end="3565">3+ years continuous coding experience</strong> in a comparable/larger facility.</p></li><li data-start="3599" data-end="3647"><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="3601" data-end="3647">Proficiency in <strong data-start="3616" data-end="3646">ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, E/M</strong>.</p></li><li data-start="3648" data-end="3705"><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="3650" data-end="3705"><strong data-start="3650" data-end="3666">U.S. citizen</strong>, proficient in written/spoken English.</p></li><li data-start="3706" data-end="3775"><p style="margin: 0px;" data-start="3708" data-end="3775">Familiarity with VA tools/systems preferred (<strong data-start="3753" data-end="3773">VistA/CPRS, VIRR</strong>).</p></li></ul> <br>About Aptive<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;" data-renderer-start-pos="199"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;" data-renderer-start-pos="199"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;" data-renderer-start-pos="561"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​</span></p> <br>EEO Statement<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.</span></p>