Lead Medical Records Technician (Coder)

• Distributes prioritizes schedules and facilitates the daily coding work assignments to ensure completion of coding and billing deadlines.
• Provides complete training and orientation to new medical record personnel concerning coding documentation requirements chart assembly analysis reimbursement requirements physician support procedures and other medical record issues in accordance with departmental and facility procedures and practices.
• Assigns the appropriate ICD-10 codes for all diagnoses and surgical procedures as required and documented by the provider for outpatient visits. Assures that diagnoses are sequenced appropriately.
• Works with computerized information systems including an electronic health record encoding software the Internet and other software applications.
• Assists and educates physicians and other clinicians in proper documentation practices further specificity sequencing or inclusion of diagnoses or procedures to more accurately reflect the acuity severity and the occurrence of events.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Delegated Examining Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however benefits time served and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.

IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently temporarily or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

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Background Investigation Requirement:
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who previously applied under this announcement are not required to reapply unless they are submitting updated or additional application materials.

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.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. Examples of specialized experience include assigning and sequencing ICD-10-CM diagnosis CPT procedure and HCPCS codes for outpatient encounters; reviewing provider documentation to ensure coding accuracy medical necessity and appropriate Evaluation and Management (E/M) code assignment; applying official coding guidelines to support accurate medical record documentation reimbursement and third-party billing; identifying researching and correcting coding errors irregularities or denied/rejected claims; analyzing medical documentation for completeness and communicating coding issues with providers and other staff to obtain clarification or corrections; assisting with coding education or guidance; and supporting timely completion of coding assignments to meet billing productivity and compliance requirements.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the applicable cut-off date to be considered for that referral.