Medical Records Technician Coder III

🕒 September 22

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🏥 Medical Billing and Coding

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Koniag Government Services

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1975

🏛️ Government

🎖️ Defense

💼 Consulting

Government • Defense • Consulting

Koniag Government Services is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) that provides technical, professional, and operational expertise to the U. S. public sector. KGS supports Defense & Intelligence, Federal Civilian, and Health customers with enterprise solutions, professional services, and operations management, and emphasizes mission-focused outcomes, contracting speed (ANC direct awards), and strategic/technology partnerships. The company positions itself as a mission partner delivering people, technology, and program management to government customers.

📋 Description

• Review clinical documentation and assign diagnostic and procedural codes for outpatient, ambulatory, emergency, observation, day surgery, and other applicable encounters • Abstract coded information into IHS RPMS and the Patient Care Component (PCC) • Apply ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS Level II, E/M, and NCCI guidelines • Identify and prioritize Medicare and Medicaid All-Inclusive Rate encounters and claims approaching timely filing deadlines • Review medical records for completeness, accuracy, medical necessity, and compliance with reimbursement and regulatory requirements • Identify documentation discrepancies and communicate with providers and staff to obtain clarification or additional information • Support resolution of incomplete or delinquent records and coding-related system or documentation issues • Assist with coding audits, compliance reviews, reimbursement-denial analysis, and performance improvement activities • Maintain coding statistics, deficiency information, error reports, and other required documentation • Collaborate with clinical, Health Information Management, and Business Office staff while independently managing daily workload • Maintain productivity and quality standards with limited day-to-day supervision • Code approximately 1,250 patient encounters per month, or the volume made available for coding • Maintain a coding accuracy rate of at least 95% • Work aged backlog encounters according to IHS priorities, timely filing, and AIR requirements • Communicate regarding uncodable records, documentation deficiencies, system issues, and productivity barriers

🎯 Requirements

• Current coding credential in good standing, such as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC, RHIT, or RHIA • Minimum of three years of production outpatient and ambulatory medical coding experience • Demonstrated experience working with the Indian Health Service (IHS), RPMS, and PCC • Working knowledge of IHS Medicare and Medicaid All-Inclusive Rate reimbursement requirements • Current knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS Level II, E/M guidelines, and NCCI requirements • Strong analytical, documentation-review, and problem-solving skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively and diplomatically across clinical, administrative, and operational teams • Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize competing priorities, meet production expectations, and manage time effectively in a remote environment • Must be dependable, responsive, and comfortable taking initiative to resolve coding and documentation issues • Must successfully complete the required IHS personnel security and suitability determination before beginning work • Must comply with all applicable IHS privacy, security, confidentiality, and training requirements • High-speed internet access and a dedicated work area that can be secured • Documented proof of dedicated work area required • Must be video ready during all duty hours, with video on during calls, meetings, and conversations with the client and KABS personnel

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) retirement plan • Paid time off • Paid parental leave • Life and disability insurance • Flexible spending accounts • Commuter benefits • Tuition reimbursement • Government-issued equipment and system access coordination • Flexible work schedule upon Government approval (4 days per week, 10 hours per day)

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