Remote VA Outpatient Medical Coder
Dutch Ridge Consulting Group, LLC. Fully Remote (U.S. Based)
Dutch Ridge Consulting Group is seeking highly skilled, credentialed Outpatient Medical Coders to support Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities nationwide. This role is fully remote and requires exceptional accuracy, strong outpatient specialty coding experience, and eligibility for federal Public Trust clearance.
Position Overview
You will provide high‑quality outpatient coding services for VA clinics, ensuring compliant assignment of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD‑10‑CM codes. Coders must demonstrate mastery of NCCI edits, provider documentation interpretation, and productivity standards consistent with VA expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Assign accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD‑10‑CM codes for outpatient encounters
Review clinical documentation for completeness and compliance
Apply NCCI edits and resolve coding conflicts
Query providers when documentation requires clarification
Meet or exceed VA productivity and accuracy benchmarks
Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA, VA privacy rules, and federal security requirements
Work effectively in a remote environment with consistent communication and reliability
Required Qualifications
Active AAPC CPC certification (required)
Minimum 2 years outpatient specialty coding (primary care, cardiology, GI, ortho, neurology, oncology, pain management, or similar)
Demonstrated proficiency with CPT, HCPCS, ICD‑10‑CM, and NCCI guidelines
Experience coding for federal, VA, DoD, or large health systems preferred
Strong understanding of documentation requirements and provider query processes
MUST obtain and maintain Tier 1 Public Trust background check
U.S. citizenship (required for VA system access)
Preferred Qualifications
COC, CPMA, or CRC certification
Familiarity with VistA, CPRS, or other VA EHR systems
Prior experience with federal contracting or VA medical centers
High accuracy rates (95%+) in previous coding roles
Tier 1 Public Trust Background check through the VA