Join the Indian Health Service and support healthcare operations that improve care for Native communities. This role focuses on reviewing clinical documentation and assigning accurate medical codes to ensure timely, high-quality patient services and compliant reporting.
- 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 for 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.
Requirements & Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
- Must complete a federal background investigation.
- Must complete financial suitability review.
- Must provide two valid forms of identification prior to appointment; if using a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.
- Minimum qualification for GS-07: at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 performing medical coding/documentation review duties.
- Experience should include verifying diagnoses, treatments, procedures, and services; requesting documentation clarification; assisting with coding guidance; participating in audits and performance improvement; and analyzing coding trends and denials.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred.
Benefits & Perks
- Federal employee benefits package available.
- Comprehensive benefits may include coverage for employees and families, depending on appointment type and work schedule.
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago
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