Akicita Federal, LLC·Chicago, Illinois
Medical coders will review and analyze clinical documentation to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes for the Department of Veterans Affairs. They will also collaborate with clinical teams to ensure documentation compliance and support accurate reimbursement and reporting.
Akicita Federal is hiring Medical Coders to support accurate and compliant clinical documentation for the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring Veterans receive proper care by translating clinical encounters into precise medical codes that drive reimbursement, reporting, and continuity of care. This is an on-site position supporting one of the VA's major medical centers in the Chicagoland area.
Review and analyze clinical documentation from physician notes, operative reports, discharge summaries, and other health records to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes
Apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines to inpatient and/or outpatient encounters in compliance with VA and federal coding standards
Query providers as needed to clarify documentation deficiencies or ambiguities that impact code assignment
Ensure coded data supports proper DRG or APC assignment, sequencing, and compliance with official coding guidelines
Maintain productivity and quality benchmarks aligned with VA Medical Center expectations and coding audits
Safeguard patient privacy and handle sensitive Veterans' health information in accordance with HIPAA and VA privacy policies
Collaborate with Health Information Management staff and clinical teams to support coding accuracy and documentation improvement initiatives \n
About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies.
We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L.
93-638) where applicable.
Candidates must have demonstrated experience in medical coding with proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS code sets. An active AHIMA or AAPC certification is strongly preferred, along with the ability to work on-site at the VA hospital.
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