Medical Records Technician Coder I

Koniag Advisory Business, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Medical Records Technician Coder I to support KAB and our government customer in Poplar, MT. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

The Medical Records Technician Coder 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.

Key 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 (E&M) levels, sequencing diagnostic and procedural terminology accurately, and maintaining compliance with official coding conventions and regulations.

Additional duties involve scanning medical documents into electronic patient records, protecting and maintaining confidentiality of protected health information (PHI), processing Release of Information (ROI) requests, updating patient registration pages, verifying third-party information, and obtaining Medicare secondary payer signatures as required.

Administrative support tasks include answering incoming calls, verifying patient eligibility, maintaining accurate logs, collaborating with Health Information Management (HIM) supervisors, and ensuring continuous service coverage while communicating staffing needs.

Required qualifications are a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of medical coding or health information management experience, 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 guidelines, proficiency in electronic health record systems, and strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Preferred qualifications include experience in healthcare settings (preferably Indian Health Service), knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid billing requirements, and familiarity with HIPAA regulations and healthcare compliance.

Essential skills encompass excellent communication, strong organizational and time management abilities, capability to work independently and in teams, professional appearance, computer proficiency, technical aptitude, and commitment to patient confidentiality and healthcare ethics.

Compliance requirements involve successful background check, ability to obtain Public Trust, maintaining HIPAA compliance, adherence to dress code and security protocols, completion of required trainings, and maintaining current certifications.

Equal employment opportunity is emphasized with a commitment to diversity and accommodations for applicants.

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