Assign medical codes to patient records to accurately reflect the resources and procedures used in care.
- Review medical documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
- Apply ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding systems.
- Correlate procedure and diagnosis codes to select the most appropriate code.
- Identify documentation issues, discrepancies, and potential quality-of-care concerns.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications
- One year of specialized experience translating diagnostic and procedural phrases into coded form using systems such as ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II.
- Experience reviewing medical records for accurate coding and correcting inconsistencies in documentation.
- Education may substitute for experience: half year of graduate-level education in Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, or Health Information Management.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Must pass suitability/background investigation and meet applicable federal employment conditions.
Benefits & Perks
Benefits and perks
- Permanent, full-time federal position
- Salary includes locality pay or local market supplement
- Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
- Federal benefits package available
Location
El Paso, Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Salary Range
$45,409 - $59,031
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
4 weeks ago
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