Medical Records Technician (Coder)

Indian Health Service; Havasu Lake (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Indian Health Service in Havasu Lake, California as a Medical Records Technician. The role involves reviewing and verifying medical records to ensure accuracy and compliance with coding standards, providing crucial support to healthcare operations.

You will assist with documentation clarification and participate in audits to maintain high-quality care for Native communities. This rewarding position provides an opportunity to contribute directly to enhancing patient services and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in verifying medical records for accuracy and completeness.
• Knowledge of documentation and coding standards.
• Ability to assist clinical staff in documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for completeness.
• Evaluate documentation for coding accuracy.
• Assign and sequence appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes.

Skills

Medical record verification

Documentation accuracy evaluation

ICD, CPT, HCPCS coding

Financial responsibility assessment

Job description

Summary

Join the Indian Health Service and make a meaningful impact in Native communities. In this role, you will support vital healthcare operations that ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work directly supports patient services and community well-being, we encourage you to apply.

Duties

• Reviews medical records for completeness, including required identifiers, signatures, dates, and reports associated with services rendered.
• Evaluates documentation for accuracy, consistency, medical necessity, and appropriate modifier usage; verifies that final diagnoses accurately reflect care provided.
• Reviews provider documentation to ensure appropriate Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels and correct CPT code assignment.
• Assigns and sequences ICD, CPT, HCPCS, CDT, and DSM codes based on documented diagnoses and procedures.
• Ensures diagnostic and procedural terminology aligns with current medical nomenclature and official coding guidelines.

Total Compensation Package

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Requirements

REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). U.S. Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. The position may be subject to a probationary period.

Background Investigation Requirement

This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. Applicants must complete required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance to avoid processing delays.

Financial Suitability Requirement

Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations may be deemed unsuitable for employment.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Minimum Qualifications

• Verified documentation supported diagnoses, treatments, procedures, and services rendered while maintaining compliance with coding standards, privacy regulations, and organizational policies.
• Initiated and monitored documentation clarification requests to obtain diagnosis specificity, procedure details, and supporting clinical information necessary for accurate coding and reporting.
• Assisted providers and clinical staff by providing guidance on documentation requirements, coding guidelines, and common deficiencies affecting reimbursement and quality measures.
• Participated in coding reviews, compliance audits, and performance improvement activities to evaluate documentation quality, coding accuracy, and reimbursement outcomes.
• Assisted with analysis of coding trends, denial patterns, and documentation issues and recommended process improvements to improve efficiency and coding accuracy.

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred.

Education

There are no education requirements.