This position is located in the Patient Business - Coding Department under the Division of Financial Services of the Phoenix Indian Medical Center located in Phoenix, Arizona. The incumbent serves as the Lead Medical Records Technician (Coder) performing the full range of coding, assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes; abstracting from the record; chart analysis; peer review. Incumbent will report directly to the Supervisory Health System Specialist (Coding Supervisor).

Duties

Distributes and balances the workload among employees in accordance with established work flow or job specialization, assures timely accomplishment of the assigned workload, and assures that each employee has enough work to keep busy. 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. The incumbent works with computerized information systems including an electronic health record, encoding software, the Internet and other software applications. Has the ability to research coding issues and follow official guidelines for coding selection and third-party regulations. Abstracts and enters all data for coding, billing and GPRA indicators and CMS, JCAHO and governmental reporting purposes. Abstracts and enters all data into a computer system for statistical purposes, third party billing and continuity of patient care. Assist and educate 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.

Requirements

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. 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: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Assign and sequence medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services; review and assign accurate current procedural terminology codes; analyze medical documentation to ensure the appropriate evaluation and management levels are being assigned; apply ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to visits; assign correct codes in reimbursements and medical records; correct coding irregularities in third-party claims, denials, and coding changes; and identify and correct errors. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

• Address Phoenix Service Unit 1616 E Indian School Rd Suite 360 Phoenix, AZ 85016 US
• Name: Joshua Begoody
• Email: [email protected]