Medical Records Technician – Coder

Job Overview

Employment Type: Full-time, contractor (SCA non-exempt)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CT
Start Date: Upon VA credentialing

If you're the kind of coder who thrives on accuracy, lives by compliance, and likes turning charts into clean data — this is your table. You’ll work in the engine room of Central Texas VA’s health information system, coding complex inpatient and outpatient records with precision and purpose. This role is essential to VA revenue integrity, audit performance, and Veteran care outcomes.

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS), Temple, TX

Position Responsibilities:

• Convert documentation into accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and E&M codes
• Perform both inpatient facility and outpatient professional coding
• Hit >95% accuracy and timeliness benchmarks per VA performance standards
• Collaborate with QA reviewers and auditors to improve coder performance
• Use VistA/CPRS, CACs, and secure coding tools
• Query clinicians when needed to clarify documentation
• Drive the VA’s ability to bill, report, and track care across its systems

Required Experience:

• 3 years of medical coding experience (VA/federal experience preferred)
• Active coding certification from AHIMA or AAPC (e.g., CPC, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, RHIT, RHIA)
• Deep knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, E&M coding, and CMS/VA rules
• Experience with EMRs (VistA/CPRS ideal) and encoder tools
• Ability to hit tight deadlines without cutting corners
• Obsession with accuracy. Love for clean, auditable code.

Compliance Requirements

• Background check, fingerprinting, onboarding through VA
• Completion of VA 10176 (Privacy & Security) and VA 10203 (HIPAA)
• Maintenance of all required immunizations (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB, Flu)
• Active certification CEU upkeep through AHIMA/AAPC

SRG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

SRG offers comprehensive and customizable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision along with Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and matching 401K. Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Wellness Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person