(Remote β U.S.)
π§Ύ About the Role
Cooper Thomas, LLC, a trusted HIM partner to the Department of Veterans Affairs, is hiring 20 Full-Time Remote Outpatient Medical Coders to support a newly awarded, long-term federal contract. If youβre a credentialed coder with VA experience, this is your chance to secure steady, flexible work and maximize your income through productivity and quality incentives.
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Position Highlights
β’ π° Competitive compensation + weekly productivity & quality bonuses
β’ π Schedule: Full-time with flexible weekly hours
β’ π» Remote: 100% work-from-home (U.S.-based)
β’ π©Ί Field: HIM β Outpatient coding for VA contracts
β’ π Perks: Stable, predictable weekly volume + potential overtime
π What Youβll Own
β’ Code multi-specialty outpatient encounters using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS
β’ Apply E/M leveling for clinic and ED visits using 1995, 1997, and 2022 guidelines
β’ Maintain 95%+ accuracy while meeting a minimum of 10 encounters per hour
β’ Utilize E/M calculator and 3M Encoder proficiently
β’ Complete assignments within a 5-day turnaround time (TAT)
β’ Follow site-specific coding guidelines and documentation standards
β’ Ensure compliance for all coded data
π― Must-Have Traits & Experience
β’ Minimum 2 years of VA or federal outpatient coding experience
β’ Ability to meet productivity and accuracy benchmarks
β’ Strong foundation in clinical terminology, anatomy, and reimbursement systems
β’ Active credential from AHIMA or AAPC (see accepted credentials below)
β’ Comfortable with remote work and self-managing deadlines
β’ Candidates with active Background Investigation, PIV Card, eToken, or Citrix access are strongly preferred
π Accepted Coding Credentials
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA):
β’ RHIA, RHIT
β’ CCS, CCS-P
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC):
β’ CPC
β’ COC
π Minimum Education
β’ High School Diploma or equivalent
π‘ Why Itβs a Win for Remote Coders
β’ Work on a high-priority, long-term VA contract
β’ Earn incentives for productivity and quality
β’ Enjoy flexibility with full-time hours from home
β’ Join a respected firm with 20+ years of government HIM experience
β’ Veterans and qualified federal contractors are encouraged to apply
βοΈ Call to Action
Ready to bring your coding expertise to a mission that supports our nationβs veterans? Apply now.