This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. Work is to assign specified codes to different medical procedures in order to keep effective medical records for an ambulatory care health care facility. Coding Certification is required. ***This is an OPEN UNTIL FILLED job announcement. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.***
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: Use of a thorough knowledge of one or more of the common code sets that are currently in use (for example, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), ICD-10-CM, or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II ) to assign specified codes to different medical procedures for organizations such as private practice, hospital, and clinic environment. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) In addition to the minimum qualification requirements, the certification is determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Applicants must possess and provide proof of certification in the application process (Only candidates that possess certification as Specialist meet the Selective Factor.) You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the established cut-off date or the closing date of the announcement.
This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. This job announcement changes to an OPEN UNTIL FILLED job announcement. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Abstracts medical information from Electronic Health Records (EHR) to assign and sequence ICD-10-CM/PCS including CPT and HCPCS codes for patient diagnoses and procedures on outpatient visits. Monitors incomplete patient visits by running reports for inconsistencies or discrepancies in the medical record. Provides technical assistance in processing and maintaining CPT codes and ICD-10 codes in Electronic Health Records (EHR) as codes are manually updated in the pick list. Assists with coding audits in compliance with facility and performance improvement plans. Provides ongoing education and updates to physicians, nursing staff, and other health care personnel in the organization or work unit on coding updates, rules, regulations, and guidelines.