This position is located in the Coding Department of the Phoenix Indian Medical Center located in Phoenix, AZ. The incumbent serves as a medical coder, primarily responsible for abstracting and assigning International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), Current Procedural Terminology, 4th Edition (CPT-4) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes to inpatient and outpatient records.

Duties

Assigns the appropriate ICD-10 codes for all diagnoses and surgical procedures as required and documented by the provider for inpatient and outpatient visits. Assures that diagnoses are sequenced appropriately. Abstracts data from the inpatient record to ensure all appropriate co-morbid and secondary diagnoses are coded and sequenced correctly. Assigns the appropriate CPT-4 code for all outpatient and inpatient medical, surgical, non-physician professional services and diagnostic services. Utilizes the CPT Assistant to assist in the proper use of codes. Assigns the appropriate Level II HCPCS code for items, supplies and non-physician services used in reimbursement claims processing. Assign and report codes that are clearly and consistently supported by physician documentation in the health record. Provides analysis of documentation and coding issues regarding areas of concern of the health record, including lack of documentation, legibility, system issues, EHR, and other concerns. Assist and educate physicians and other clinicians in proper documentation practices. Assists with technical issues within the computer systems including the EHR. Assists in maintaining and updating the ADT and Patient Care Component (PCC) packages. Ensures the quality of data in information systems by conducting audits and continuously analyzing the data. Attends meetings and serves as a resource person for coding.

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:GS-0675-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: Performing technical and specialized functions for an outpatient and inpatient medical record; performing quality assurance of medical records; and coding diagnostic and procedural information. In addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, the applicant must also meet the Typing Proficiency Requirement and Selective Placement Factor below. TYPING PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting experience requirements, applicants for these positions must show possession of the following typing skill. Applicants may meet these requirements by passing the appropriate performance test, presenting a certificate of proficiency from a school or other organization authorized to issue such certificates by the Office of Personnel Management local office, or by self-certifying their proficiency. Performance test results and certificates of proficiency are acceptable for 3 years. Agencies may verify proficiency skills of self-certified applicants by administering the appropriate performance test. You must be able to type 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Applicant must possess Certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Associate (CCA); or by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC); AND must demonstrate proficiency in these necessary skills in assigning and sequencing ICD-9-CM (ICD-10-CM)/CPT/HCPCS codes to medical data and procedures. 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: Phoenix Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]