Certified Medical Records & Coding Specialist

Indian Health Service; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Medical Records Technician to support clinical documentation, coding, and records management in federal healthcare facilities. You will review, document, and code encounters to ensure accurate billing and compliant reporting.

Responsibilities include verifying diagnoses, CPT/ICD coding, and supporting quality measures, while adhering to privacy rules and agency guidelines.

Qualifications

• Resume must demonstrate specialized experience in medical coding and records management.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is preferred.
• Ability to ensure accuracy, privacy compliance, and coding integrity.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records for completeness, including identifiers, signatures, dates, and reports.
• Evaluates documentation for accuracy, medical necessity, and modifier usage; verifies final diagnoses reflect care.
• Reviews provider documentation to ensure correct E/M levels and CPT code assignment.
• Assigns and sequences ICD, CPT, HCPCS, CDT, and DSM codes based on documentation.
• Ensures terminology aligns with official coding guidelines.

Skills

Medical records coding

ICD CPT HCPCS knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Medical Records Technician to support clinical documentation, coding, and records management in federal healthcare facilities. You will review, document, and code encounters to ensure accurate billing and compliant reporting.

Responsibilities include verifying diagnoses, CPT/ICD coding, and supporting quality measures, while adhering to privacy rules and agency guidelines.