Medical Records & Coding Specialist (CPC Preferred)

Indian Health Service; Lame Deer (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in the United States seeks a Medical Records Technician to review medical records, ensure coding accuracy, and support timely patient care. The role emphasizes documentation quality, coding compliance, and proper CPT/ICD assignment.

Preference is given to candidates with CPC certification. The position requires U.S. citizenship and adherence to federal background checks and immunization policies.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06: documenting diagnoses, procedures, and services with coding accuracy.
• Monitored documentation for specificity, accuracy, and compliance with coding standards.
• Guided providers on documentation requirements and coding guidelines to improve reimbursement.
• Participated in coding reviews, audits, and performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records for completeness and signatures.
• Evaluates documentation for accuracy, medical necessity, and correct CPT/ICD usage.
• Verifies that final diagnoses reflect care provided and appropriate E/M levels.
• Assigns and sequences ICD, CPT, HCPCS, CDT, and DSM codes based on documentation.
• Ensures terminology aligns with current nomenclature and guidelines.

Skills

Documentation accuracy

Coding knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Auditing experience

Education

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred

Job description

Indian Health Service in the United States seeks a Medical Records Technician to review medical records, ensure coding accuracy, and support timely patient care. The role emphasizes documentation quality, coding compliance, and proper CPT/ICD assignment.

Preference is given to candidates with CPC certification. The position requires U.S. citizenship and adherence to federal background checks and immunization policies.