Medical Records & Coding Specialist (CPC Preferred)

Indian Health Service; Eagle Butte (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Medical Records Technician to support healthcare operations in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. This position will be crucial in ensuring patients receive timely and high-quality medical care while maintaining compliance with coding standards.

As a Medical Records Technician, you will review medical documents, assign appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures, and assist clinical staff with documentation requirements. A Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential is preferred. Join us and make a meaningful impact in Native communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in verifying documentation for medical records.
• Proficiency in assigning and sequencing medical codes.
• Knowledge of coding standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure correct coding assignment for diagnoses and procedures.
• Assist providers with documentation and coding guidance.

Skills

Verifying documentation accuracy

Assigning ICD, CPT, HCPCS codes

Evaluating medical necessity

Understanding coding guidelines

Conducting compliance audits

Education

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Medical Records Technician to support healthcare operations in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. This position will be crucial in ensuring patients receive timely and high-quality medical care while maintaining compliance with coding standards.

As a Medical Records Technician, you will review medical documents, assign appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures, and assist clinical staff with documentation requirements. A Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential is preferred. Join us and make a meaningful impact in Native communities.