Remote VA Outpatient Auditors

Remote VA Experienced Outpatient Coding Part-Time Auditors

Summary

Cooper Thomas, LLC, a leading provider of medical coding services to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has immediate openings for experienced Outpatient Auditors.  Applicants must have at least 3 years of medical coding auditing experience for part-time (1099) remote auditing positions, with the opportunity for a flexible schedule. Previous experience with VA is required, whether as a VA employee or with another VA contractor. You must be able to pass an initial entrance exam and code at a minimum of 95% accuracy.  This work will be performed remotely in your home office.

Cooper Thomas is offering signing bonus to qualified candidates who are hired as a result of responding to this position description.   

Preference will be given to those candidates who meet the qualifications below and have an active Background Investigation, PIV Card, eToken, and DMA or Multi-farm CAG Account.  Applicants with CPMA credentials will also be given preference. 

Qualifications

·      Must be able to perform the full scope of multi-specialty OP clinic, ED, minor procedures, radiology, rehabilitation, and lab encounters utilizing ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.

·      At least two (2) years of VA or other relevant coding experience, either as a VA employee or with another Government contractor supporting VA

·      At least three (3) years of VA or other relevant auditing experience, either as a VA employee or with another Government contractor supporting VA

·      Ability to audit Outpatient encounters at an average of 7.0x Outpatient encounters per hour with 95% accuracy

·      Must produce copies of and maintain active credentials as a certified coder or auditor

·      Ability to follow site-specific coding guidelines

·   Familiar with E/M leveling for OP and ED visits using 95’, 97’ and 2022 guidelines

·      Familiar with E/M calculator and ability to use this tool proficiently

·      Familiar with 3M Encoder for ICD10 and CPT coding

·      Knowledge in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathology and disease processes, pharmacology, health record format and content, reimbursement methodologies and conventions, rules and guidelines for current classification systems (ICD, CPT, HCPCS).

·      Must be able to complete work within the required times as established by Coding Managers and Project Team Leads

·      Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

·      Must be able to explain audit results to coders in a professional and non-confrontational manner

·      Must be able to follow established processes for coder challenges of audit results

Accepted Coding Credentials

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA):

·       Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) / Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

·       Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) / Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P)

American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC):

·       Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

·       Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

·       Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)

Minimum Education

·       High School Diploma or equivalent

Cooper Thomas, LLC is a leading provider of health information management services. Established in Washington, DC in 2003, Cooper Thomas offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for growth. The selected candidate will be required to undergo a background investigation. Veterans encouraged to apply. Equal opportunity employer.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To apply, please go to the “Careers” section of our website at www.cooperthomas.com, and follow the instructions to register and apply.