Medical Records & Coding Specialist (CPC Preferred)

Indian Health Service; Sacaton (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Indian Health Service in Sacaton, Arizona, as a Medical Records Technician. In this role, you will review medical records for accuracy and completeness while assigning appropriate medical codes to diagnoses and procedures. Your expertise will ensure that patient care documentation aligns with coding standards and enhances healthcare operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in medical coding and documentation along with the ability to maintain compliance with healthcare regulations. This rewarding position contributes directly to the quality of care in Native communities.

Qualifications

• Experience with documenting and coding healthcare services in compliance with regulations.
• Ability to provide guidance on documentation and coding requirements.
• Familiarity with ICD, CPT, HCPCS, CDT, and DSM coding.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for completeness and accuracy.
• Evaluate and assign proper medical codes based on documentation.
• Participate in compliance audits and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Coding standards

Documentation improvement

Healthcare operations

Job description

Join the Indian Health Service in Sacaton, Arizona, as a Medical Records Technician. In this role, you will review medical records for accuracy and completeness while assigning appropriate medical codes to diagnoses and procedures. Your expertise will ensure that patient care documentation aligns with coding standards and enhances healthcare operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in medical coding and documentation along with the ability to maintain compliance with healthcare regulations. This rewarding position contributes directly to the quality of care in Native communities.