Dutch Ridge Consulting Group

The Medical Coder is responsible for performing remote coding of outpatient encounters and surgical procedures using standardized code sets. They must ensure coding accuracy, maintain compliance with VHA handbooks, and enter data into the electronic health record system.

The Medical Coding Auditor performs audits of medical encounters to identify non-compliance and ensures accurate code selection across ICD, CPT, and HCPCS systems. They also provide training and feedback to clinical staff and coders to improve documentation quality and coding accuracy.