Inpatient Medical Coder (Coder III)

Inpatient Medical Coder (Coder III) Tripler Army Medical Center AAI is actively recruiting Ambulatory Procedure visit Medical Coder who is sponsible for assignment of accurate Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes, ICD diagnoses, current procedural terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), modifiers and quantities derived from medical record documentation (paper or electronic) for ambulatory procedure visits.
RESPONSIBILITIES • Mandatory knowledge and skills.
• Position requires excellent computer/communication skills for provider and staff.
• Knowledge of anatomy/physiology and disease process, medical terminology, coding guidelines (Outpatient and ambulatory surgery), documentation requirements, familiarity with medications and reimbursement guidelines; and encoder experience.
• Candidate must have ability to handle multiple projects and appropriately prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
REQUIREMENTS: Education/Certification.
The following are recognized certifications: Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Coder Specialist (CCS), Certified Coder Specialist – Physician (CCS-P) are preferred for outpatient/ambulatory surgery medical coders as long as candidate has a minimum of three-year experience in the outpatient setting (physician’s office or ambulatory care centers) within the last five years.
CONTINUED EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Contract medical coders will obtain the required continued education hours at no expense to the government in order to maintain current and proper national certification(s) required for the position.
Experience: • A minimum of three years' experience in the outpatient setting (ambulatory care centers) within the last five years is required or a minimum of two years if experience if that experience was in a military treatment facility.
Multiple specialties encompass different medical specialties (i.
e.
, Family Practice, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, OB/GYN, etc.
) that utilize ICD, E&M, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
Ancillary specialties (PT/OT, Radiology, Lab, Nutrition, etc.
) that usually do NOT use E&M codes do not count as qualifying experience.
Additionally, coding, auditing, and training exclusively for specialties such as home health, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation care will not be considered as qualifying experience.
Coding experience limited to making codes conform to specific payer requirements for the business office (insurance billing, accounts receivable) is not a qualifying factor.
• Work Environment/Physical Requirements.
The work is primarily sedentary.
Requirements may include prolonged walking, standing, sitting, or bending.
Carrying or lifting of medical records may be required daily.
Use of one or more computer programs and monitors may be required daily.
UNIQUE MILITARY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS/PROCEDURES: • MHS GENESIS.
• Other electronic medical record documentation system designed for the MHS.
• Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
• Military Filing System - by sponsor social security number, terminal digit order, color-coded and blocked filing system.
• Contents of a military medical record, layout, sections, family member prefix designation, forms used in a MTF, and the medical record tracking procedures.
• The client-server version of the Clinical Information System (CIS) • Coding Compliance Editor (CCE) Systems • Biometric Data Quality Assurance Service (BDQAS) • MHS Coding Guidelines https://www.
tricare.
mil/ocfo/bea/ubu/coding_guidelines.
cfm IMPORTANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Prior to starting the application process, please click this LINK to download and complete the SF85 and OF306 forms.
Please type all responses and provide a wet signature or the government will reject your submitted forms.
During the application process, you will be required to upload a copy of your resume, your completed SF85, your completed OF306, documents proving your U.
S.
Citizenship, a copy of your coding certifications, and a copy of your AAPC/AHIMA membership card.
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OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Paid Federal Holidays.
• Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options.
• 401a plan.
• 401k plan.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance.
Veterans are encouraged to apply AAI does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.
Pending guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce, employees may in the future be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or request and receive approval for a medical or religious exemption.