OR, An associates degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with a major field of study in health information technology/ health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management (e.g., courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical coding, and introduction to health records); OR, Completion of an AHIMA approved coding program, or other intense coding training program of approximately one year or more that included courses in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic ICD diagnostic/procedural, and basic CPT coding. The Medical Records Technician (Coder - Inpatient / Outpatient) serves within the Health Information Management Service (HIMS) at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center and is responsible for performing outpatient and inpatient coding functions to support accurate clinical documentation, workload capture, reimbursement, reporting, and healthcare data integrity.