Medical Records & Coding Specialist (CPC Preferred)

Indian Health Service; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Job summary

Join the Indian Health Service and contribute to vital healthcare operations, ensuring timely, quality patient care within Native communities. This role involves reviewing medical records, ensuring proper coding, and guiding clinical staff on documentation requirements.

Applicants should have proficiency in medical coding, with a preference for certified professional coders. There are no formal education requirements, but experience in medical coding is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with ICD, CPT, HCPCS coding standards.
• Ability to evaluate medical records for accuracy.
• Familiarity with documentation clarification requests.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records for completeness and accuracy.
• Evaluates documentation to ensure compliance with coding standards.
• Assigns procedural and diagnostic codes to medical records.

Skills

Medical coding

Document review

Attention to detail

Coding guidelines compliance

Education

Certification as a Professional Coder (CPC)

Job description

Join the Indian Health Service and contribute to vital healthcare operations, ensuring timely, quality patient care within Native communities. This role involves reviewing medical records, ensuring proper coding, and guiding clinical staff on documentation requirements.

Applicants should have proficiency in medical coding, with a preference for certified professional coders. There are no formal education requirements, but experience in medical coding is essential.