Join the Indian Health Service and support vital healthcare operations that help ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care in Native communities.
You will review medical records for completeness and accuracy, verify documentation supports diagnoses and services rendered, and assign and sequence ICD, CPT, HCPCS, CDT, and DSM codes based on documented care. The role also involves evaluating provider documentation for appropriate E/M levels, correct modifier usage, and alignment with current medical coding guidelines.
This position is part of a federal hiring process and may require background investigation, financial suitability review, immunization compliance, and other federal employment requirements.
Qualifications
- 1 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 and procedure details.
- Experience assisting providers and clinical staff with documentation requirements and coding guidelines.
- Experience participating in coding reviews, compliance audits, and performance improvement activities.
- Experience analyzing coding trends, denial patterns, and documentation issues.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred.
- No education requirements.
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must successfully pass E-Verify.
- Background investigation required.
- Financial suitability review required.
- May be subject to a probationary period.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package.
- Access to medical, family, and other federal benefits depending on appointment type.
- Total compensation package available through IHS.
Location
New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago