Medical Records Technician Coder V

Koniag Advisory Business, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Medical Records Technician Coder V to support KAB and a government customer in Wolf Point, MT. This position requires the candidate to obtain a Public Trust.

The Medical Records Technician Coder V is responsible for analyzing medical records to ensure completeness and accuracy while assigning appropriate medical codes in accordance with established coding guidelines. This position supports healthcare operations within the Billings Area Indian Health Service (BAIHS) system.

Responsibilities include performing quantitative analysis of medical records for completeness and accuracy, assigning CPT/HCPCS/CDT/DSM codes following AHIMA and AMA guidelines, ensuring proper Evaluation & Management levels are applied, sequencing diagnostic and procedural terminology accurately, and ensuring compliance with coding conventions and regulations.

Additional duties involve scanning medical documents into electronic patient records, protecting patient health information confidentiality, processing Release of Information requests, updating patient registration pages, verifying third-party information, obtaining Medicare secondary payer signatures, answering telephone calls to verify patient eligibility, maintaining work logs, collaborating with HIM supervisors, and ensuring continuous service coverage.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, over 6 years of experience in medical coding or health information management, completion of an accredited Health Information Management or Medical Coding program, current medical coding certification (CCS, CPC, or equivalent preferred), knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and DSM coding systems, understanding of AHIMA and AMA coding guidelines, proficiency in electronic health record systems, strong attention to detail, and analytical skills.

Preferred qualifications: experience with Indian Health Service, knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid billing requirements, and familiarity with HIPAA regulations and healthcare compliance.

Essential skills: excellent communication, strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and in teams, professional demeanor, computer proficiency, and commitment to patient confidentiality and healthcare ethics.

Compliance requires passing background checks, obtaining Public Trust, maintaining HIPAA compliance, adhering to dress codes and security protocols, completing training, and maintaining certifications and continuing education.