The Lead Medical Records Technician (Coder) works at the Pawnee Indian Health Center in Pawnee, Oklahoma. This role coordinates and performs technical-level work across medical record functions, including coding, reimbursement, medical record systems, physician support, and office automation systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Distributing, prioritizing, scheduling, and facilitating daily coding work assignments to meet coding and billing deadlines
- Training and orienting new medical record personnel on coding, documentation requirements, chart assembly, analysis, reimbursement requirements, and physician support procedures
- Assigning ICD-10 codes for diagnoses and surgical procedures for outpatient visits and ensuring proper sequencing
- Working with electronic health records, encoding software, internet resources, and other software applications
- Assisting physicians and clinicians with documentation improvement, specificity, sequencing, and accurate reflection of patient acuity and procedures
Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level in federal service, or equivalent private/public sector experience
- Experience assigning and sequencing ICD-10-CM diagnosis, CPT procedure, and HCPCS codes for outpatient encounters
- Experience reviewing provider documentation for coding accuracy, medical necessity, and appropriate E/M code assignment
- Experience applying official coding guidelines to support accurate documentation, reimbursement, and third-party billing
- Experience identifying, researching, and correcting coding errors, irregularities, or denied/rejected claims
- Ability to analyze medical documentation and communicate coding issues to providers and staff
- Ability to assist with coding education and support timely completion of coding assignments
Additional conditions of employment include:
- U.S. citizenship required
- May be subject to a probationary period
- Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Background investigation and financial suitability review required
Benefits & Perks
Benefits include a comprehensive federal employee benefits package.
Additional perks and employment details:
- Full-time permanent position
- Recruitment or relocation incentive of up to $4,000 may be authorized
- Federal annual leave accrual may be based on prior federal service or qualifying related experience
- Access to standard federal employee benefits
Location
Oklahoma, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Salary Range
$61,722 - $80,243
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago
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