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Volunteer Medical Coder Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Inpatient Coding Auditor

Tuckahoe, VA · On-site

$34.59 - $51.89/hr

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities ... Demonstrates and applies expert level knowledge of medical coding practices and concepts

Inpatient Coding Auditor

Richmond, VA · On-site

$34.59 - $51.89/hr

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities ... Demonstrates and applies expert level knowledge of medical coding practices and concepts

Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills; * Ability to prioritize and multitask ... Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, Double ...

Medical Assistant

Midlothian, VA · On-site

$18.75 - $21.25/hr

Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills; * Ability to prioritize and multitask ... Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank • Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay ...

Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist)

Chester, VA · On-site

$18.75 - $21.25/hr

Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills; * Ability to prioritize and deal with ... Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, Double ...

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Volunteer Medical Coder information

What is a volunteer medical coder?

A Volunteer Medical Coder is an individual who provides unpaid assistance in reviewing medical records and assigning appropriate codes for diagnoses, procedures, and treatments. They help healthcare facilities maintain accurate patient records, support billing processes, and ensure compliance with coding standards. This role is often taken by students, retirees, or individuals seeking experience in the medical coding field. Volunteers may work in hospitals, clinics, or nonprofit organizations, contributing to healthcare documentation efforts.

Is there still a demand for volunteer medical coders?

Volunteer medical coders are in consistent demand as healthcare organizations seek skilled individuals to assist with coding and documentation tasks. While paid positions are more common, volunteer roles can provide valuable experience and networking opportunities, especially for those pursuing certification or entry into the field.

How to get into volunteer medical coding with no experience?

Volunteer medical coding roles often require basic knowledge of medical terminology and coding systems like ICD and CPT. To start without experience, consider completing free or low-cost online courses, obtaining certification such as the Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and gaining familiarity with coding software to improve your skills and credibility for volunteer opportunities.

What does a volunteer medical coder do?

As a Volunteer Medical Coder, you will typically review patient medical records and assign standardized codes for diagnoses, procedures, and treatments using established coding systems. Your primary responsibilities include ensuring accuracy of coded data, assisting with audits, and supporting billing or insurance processes. You may also collaborate closely with healthcare providers, administrative staff, and sometimes patients to clarify documentation. The role provides valuable hands-on experience in a real healthcare environment, making it a great entry point for those pursuing a medical coding career.

What is the easiest medical coding job to get?

Entry-level medical coding positions, such as outpatient or physician office coding, are generally the easiest to obtain as they often require basic certification like CPC and minimal experience. These roles typically involve straightforward coding tasks and may offer flexible schedules, making them accessible for newcomers to the field.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a volunteer medical coder?

To thrive as a Volunteer Medical Coder, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and disease processes, often demonstrated through coursework or certification in medical coding such as CPC or CCS. Familiarity with coding systems like ICD-10, CPT, and electronic health record (EHR) software is important for accurately recording and classifying medical data. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are key soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate billing, data integrity, and compliance with healthcare regulations, which are critical to supporting healthcare teams and patient care.

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Inpatient Coding Quality Reviewer

HCA Healthcare

Richmond, VA • On-site

$34.59 - $51.89/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago


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Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.59 - $51.89 / hour
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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an Inpatient Coding Auditor with Parallon you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a work from home Inpatient Coding Auditor, you will be responsible for performing internal quality assessment reviews on Health Information Management Service Center (HSC) coders to ensure compliance with national coding guidelines, the HSC coding policies and the Company coding policies for complete, accurate and consistent coding which result in appropriate reimbursement and data integrity. You will review outcomes are communicated to the HSC team to improve the accuracy, integrity and quality of patient data, to ensure minimal variation in coding practices and to improve the quality of physician documentation within the body of the medical record to support code assignments.  

What you will do in this role:  

  • Leads, coordinates and performs all functions of quality reviews (routine, pre-bill, policy driven and incentive plan driven) for inpatient and/or outpatient coding across multiple HSCs 
  • Assists in ensuring HSC coding staff adherence with coding guidelines and policy 
  • Demonstrates and applies expert level knowledge of medical coding practices and concepts 
  • Participates on special reviews or projects 
  • Maintains or exceeds 95% productivity standards 
  • Maintains or exceeds 95% accuracy 
  • Meets all educational requirements as stated in current Company policy 
  • Reviews all official data quality standards, coding guidelines, Company policies and procedures, and clinical/medical resources to assure coding knowledge and skills remain current  

What qualifications you will need: 

  • High school diploma and/or GED preferred 
  • Undergraduate degree in HIM/HIT preferred 
  • Minimum of 3 years acute care inpatient/outpatient coding experience preferred 
  • Minimum of 3 years coding auditing/monitoring experience strongly preferred 
  • RHIA, RHIT and/or CCS preferred 

 Please visit our Parallon HCA Healthcare Coding Landing Page for more information on Coding Opportunities.  

 CLICK HERE for more information on Parallon HCA Coding  

Benefits

Parallon, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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Parallon provides full-service revenue cycle management, or total patient account resolution, for HCA Healthcare. Our services include scheduling, registration, insurance verification, hospital billing, revenue integrity, collections, payment compliance, credentialing, health information management, customer service, payroll and physician billing. We also provide full-service revenue cycle management as well as targeted solutions, such as Medicaid Eligibility, for external clients across the country. Parallon has over 17,000 colleagues, and serves close to 1,000 hospitals and 3,000 physician practices, all making an impact on patients, providers and their communities.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Inpatient Coding Auditor opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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