Join the Indian Health Service and make a meaningful impact in Native communities by supporting healthcare operations that help patients receive timely, high-quality care.
- Reviews medical records for completeness, including required identifiers, signatures, dates, and supporting reports.
- Evaluates documentation for accuracy, consistency, medical necessity, and appropriate modifier usage.
- Reviews provider documentation to ensure correct Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels and CPT code assignment.
- Assigns and sequences ICD, CPT, HCPCS, CDT, and DSM codes based on documented diagnoses and procedures.
- Ensures diagnostic and procedural terminology aligns with current medical nomenclature and official coding guidelines.
A total compensation package is available through the Indian Health Service.
Requirements & Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must pass E-Verify and a federal background investigation.
- Must complete required background forms within five calendar days of issuance.
- Financial suitability review required.
- Must present two valid forms of identification prior to appointment; any state-issued ID or driver's license must be REAL ID-compliant.
- GS-07 qualification: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06, performing coding and documentation review duties.
- Experience should include verifying documentation, requesting clarification, assisting providers with coding guidelines, participating in coding reviews/audits, and analyzing denial patterns or documentation issues.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred.
- No education requirements.
Benefits & Perks
- Federal employee benefits package.
- Access to comprehensive federal health and retirement benefits.
- Total compensation package available through IHS.
- May be subject to bargaining unit coverage.
Location
South Dakota, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago
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