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UnitedHealth Group

Medical Coder - Cardiology

Owensboro, KY · Remote

$20 - $36/hr

... data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity ... Experience with various encoder systems (Encoder Pro, EPIC) *All Telecommuters will be required to ...

Cayenta

(Remote) Support Analyst

Canada, KY · Remote

Troubleshoot application, data, architecture, and interface-related problems * Communicate ... Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting from your first day of employment

Deloitte

Hospital Billing Operator

Louisville, KY · Remote

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

Experience analyzing billing workflows, claim issues, or operational data For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in a remote role, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate ...

Valeris

Executive Case Manager (Remote)

Pikeville, KY · Remote

... provides the data and strategic insights, patient support services and healthcare provider ... This role requires a strong understanding of pharmacy and medical billing and coding, excellent ...

Quora

$139K - $168K/yr

Take end-to-end ownership of Machine Learning systems -- from prototyping, data pipelines and ... Quora offers a wide range of benefits including medical/dental/vision coverage, equity refreshers ...

Quora

$139K - $168K/yr

Take end-to-end ownership of Machine Learning systems -- from prototyping, data pipelines and ... Quora offers a wide range of benefits including medical/dental/vision coverage, equity refreshers ...

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What is the difference between Remote Medical Data Encoder vs Remote Medical Coder?

AspectRemote Medical Data EncoderRemote Medical Coder
CertificationsTypically AHIMA or AAPC certification, coding credentialsSame certifications, often AHIMA or AAPC
Work EnvironmentRemote, healthcare facilities, insurance companiesRemote, hospitals, clinics, insurance companies
Job FocusConverting medical records into coded data for databasesAssigning codes to diagnoses and procedures for billing
Industry UsageHealthcare, insurance, data managementHealthcare, billing, insurance claims

Both roles require similar certifications and work remotely within healthcare settings. The main difference is that Remote Medical Data Encoders focus on converting medical records into coded data for databases, while Remote Medical Coders assign codes directly for billing and insurance purposes. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers identify the best fit for their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Remote Medical Data Encoder job openings in Kentucky as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.
Medical Records Technician (Coder - Inpatient)

Medical Records Technician (Coder - Inpatient)

Veterans Health Administration

Lexington, KY • On-site, Remote

$38K - $76K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Summary
Medical Record Technicians (MRTs) (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. MRTs apply knowledge of medical record content, terminology, anatomy, diseases processes, and official coding guidelines to assign codes to the most basic and routine inpatient facility and/or professional services.
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Duties of the position will vary dependent on grade for which selected, but may include:
  • Selecting and assigning codes from the current versions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Clinical Modification (CM), and Procedure Coding System (PCS) for inpatient facility MS-DRG coding, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) for inpatient professional coding.
  • Learn to select diagnosis, operation, or procedure codes based on the accepted coding practices, guidelines, conventions, and policy
  • Reviews record documentation to abstract all required medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social, and administrative data with guidance and instruction from supervisor or senior coder to develop knowledge of the organization and structure of an electronic patient record
  • Coding and documentation questions from providers are referred to a senior coder or supervisor for resolution or guidance
  • Utilizes the facility computer system and software applications to code, abstract, record, and transmit data to the national VA database in Austin, identified errors are reviewed with a senior coder or the supervisor and corrections made as directed
  • Uses a variety of computer applications in day to day activities and duties, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access; develops use of health record applications as well as the encoder product suite
  • Maintains current knowledge of regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information
  • Uses knowledge of the organization and structure of the patient health record to capture and justify code assignment
  • works within a team environment; supporting peers in meeting goals and deadlines, coping with frequently changing projects and deadlines
  • Identifies the principal diagnosis and principal procedure for every inpatient discharge for one specialty or subspecialty and/or for short stay and/or less complex inpatient stays
  • Identifies significant complications and/or co-morbidities treated or impacting treatment to correctly determine the proper Diagnosis Related Group (DRG). Upon patient admission, codes the admission diagnosis for use by unit staff utilizing the current version of the ICD coding system
  • Searches the patient health record to find documentation justifying code assignment based on an expanded knowledge of the organization and structure of the patient record
  • Orients and instructs new personnel and/or students from affiliated health information or medical record technology programs, at the direction of the supervisor, on unit operations, coding, abstracting, and use of an electronic health record
  • Establishes the primary and secondary diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient professional encounters following applicable regulations, instructions, and requirements for allowable reimbursement; links the appropriate diagnosis to the procedure and/or determines level of service provided. Understands the nuances of the CPT coding system for Third Party Insurance cost recovery and accurately interprets instructional notations; bundles encounters when appropriate; identifies non-billable encounters

Work Schedule: 0600-1800 (Flexible) Monday-Friday
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Available - Ad Hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 30292F | 30291F | 30290F | 30289F | 30288F
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • English Language Requirement: Must be proficient in spoken and written English
  • Certification: Must meet one of the 3 required certifications listed below
    • Apprentice/Associate Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC.
    • Mastery Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC.
    • Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification through AHIMA or ACDIS.
  • (1) Experience - One year of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical coding, and the structure and format of a health records; OR,
  • (2) Education - An associate degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with a major field of study in health information technology/health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management (e.g., courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical coding, and introduction to health records); OR
  • (3) Completion of an AHIMA approved coding program, or other intense coding training program of approximately one year or more that included courses in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic ICD diagnostic/procedural, and basic CPT coding. The training program must have led to eligibility for coding certification/certification examination, and the sponsoring academic institution must have been accredited by a national U.S. Department of Education accreditor, or comparable international accrediting authority at the time the program was completed; OR
  • (4) Experience/Education Combination - Equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education are qualifying for meeting the basic requirements. The following educational/training substitutions are appropriate for combining education and creditable experience:
    • (a) Six months of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, general understanding of medical coding and the health record, and one year above high school, with a minimum of 6 semester hours of health information technology courses.
    • (b) Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service, under close medical and professional supervision, may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to six months of experience provided the training program included courses in anatomy, physiology, and health record techniques and procedures. Also, requires six additional months of creditable experience that is paid or non-paid employment equivalent to an MRT (Coder).

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations:
GS-4 -
  • Experience - None above the Basic Requirements

GS-5 -
  • Experience - One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; OR
  • Education - Successful completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with a major field of study in health information management or a related degree with a minimum of 24 semester hours in health information management or technology.
  • Demonstrate all of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA):
    • Ability to use health information technology and various office software products used in MRT (Coder) positions (e.g., the electronic health record, coding and abstracting software, etc.).
    • Ability to navigate through and abstract pertinent information from health records.
    • Knowledge of the ICD CM and PCS Official Conventions and Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
    • Ability to apply knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy/physiology, and disease processes to accurately assign codes to inpatient records based on health record documentation.
    • Knowledge of The Joint Commission requirements, CMS, and/or health record documentation guidelines.
    • Ability to manage priorities and coordinate work to complete duties within required timeframes and the ability to follow-up on pending issues.

GS-6 -
  • Experience - One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, and
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
    • Ability to analyze the health record to identify all pertinent diagnoses and procedures for coding and to evaluate the adequacy of the documentation.
    • Ability to determine whether health records contain sufficient information for regulatory requirements, are acceptable as legal documents, are adequate for continuity of patient care, and support the assigned codes. This includes the ability to take appropriate actions if health record contents are not complete, accurate, timely, and/or reliable.
    • Ability to apply laws and regulations on the confidentiality of health information (e.g., Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act, and HIPAA).
    • Ability to accurately apply the ICD CM and PCS Official Conventions and Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to various coding scenarios.
    • Comprehensive knowledge of current classification systems, such as ICD Clinical Modification (CM) and PCS, CPT, and HCPCS, and skill in applying said classifications to inpatient records based on health record documentation.
    • Knowledge of complication or comorbidity/major complication or comorbidity (CC/MCC), and POA indicators to obtain correct Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MS-DRG).

GS-7 -
  • Experience - One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, and
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following

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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, serving millions of Veterans each year. Located in Phoenix, AZ, and many other parts of the US, the VHA operates under the Department of Veteran Affairs, as suggested by their official website va.gov. The VHA is dedicated to providing the highest level of comprehensive care to its veterans. The organization offers a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care, including mental health services, research, and pharmacy benefits.

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