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Medical Records Technician (Coder)

Indian Health Service

Join the Indian Health Service and support vital healthcare operations that help patients receive timely, high-quality care in Native communities.

  • 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.
Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

  • 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level.
  • Experience verifying that documentation supports diagnoses, treatments, procedures, and services rendered.
  • Experience requesting and tracking documentation clarification for diagnosis specificity and procedure details.
  • 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 recommend process improvements.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Successful completion of a federal background investigation required.
  • Financial suitability review required.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred.

Additional notes

  • No education requirements.
  • Position may require a probationary period.

Location

New Mexico, US

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Remote work allowed

No

Posted

1 month ago

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