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Medical Records Technician (Coder)

Indian Health Service

Join the Indian Health Service and help support vital healthcare operations in Native communities. This role ensures medical records and coding activities are completed accurately so patients receive timely, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include:

  • Review medical records for completeness, including required identifiers, signatures, dates, and related reports.
  • Evaluate documentation for accuracy, consistency, medical necessity, and appropriate modifier usage.
  • Verify that final diagnoses accurately reflect the care provided.
  • 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 a total compensation package and standard government employment benefits.

Requirements & Qualifications

Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level.
  • Experience verifying documentation supporting diagnoses, treatments, procedures, and services rendered.
  • Experience requesting documentation clarification to obtain diagnosis specificity, procedure details, and supporting clinical information.
  • Experience assisting providers and clinical staff with documentation requirements, coding guidelines, and deficiencies affecting reimbursement and quality measures.
  • Experience participating in coding reviews, compliance audits, and performance improvement activities.
  • Experience analyzing coding trends, denial patterns, and documentation issues to improve coding accuracy and efficiency.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must successfully complete a federal background investigation and E-Verify.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred.

Education

  • No education requirements.
Benefits & Perks

Benefits

  • Federal employee benefits package.
  • Health insurance and family coverage options.
  • Retirement and other standard U.S. government employment benefits.

Location

South Dakota, US

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Associate

Remote work allowed

No

Posted

1 month ago

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