Join the Indian Health Service and support healthcare operations that help ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care in Native communities.
- Review medical records for completeness, including required identifiers, signatures, dates, and supporting reports.
- Evaluate documentation for accuracy, consistency, medical necessity, and proper modifier usage.
- Review provider documentation to ensure appropriate Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels and correct CPT code assignment.
- Assign and sequence ICD, CPT, HCPCS, CDT, and DSM codes based on documented diagnoses and procedures.
- Ensure diagnostic and procedural terminology aligns with current medical nomenclature and official coding guidelines.
This is a federal position with benefits available through the U.S. government.
Requirements & Qualifications
Conditions of employment
- Selectee may be subject to a probationary period.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must successfully pass E-Verify.
- Must complete a federal background investigation.
- Must complete required background forms within five calendar days of issuance.
- Must meet financial suitability requirements.
- Must present two valid forms of identification prior to appointment.
- REAL ID-compliant identification may be required.
Qualifications
- GS-07 level: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06.
- Experience should include verifying documentation supporting diagnoses, treatments, procedures, and services rendered.
- Experience should include documenting clarification requests for diagnosis specificity and procedure details.
- Experience should include assisting providers and clinical staff with documentation and coding guidance.
- Experience should include participating in coding reviews, compliance audits, and performance improvement activities.
- Experience should include analyzing coding trends, denial patterns, and documentation issues.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred.
- No education requirements.
Benefits & Perks
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package.
- Access to U.S. government health and retirement benefits.
- Family benefits may be available depending on employment status.
- Total compensation package referenced by the agency.
Location
Montana, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago
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