Medical Records Technician (Coder)

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-4: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of general experience. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of this position. Or, successfully completed two (2) years of education above the high school level. GS-5: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: review medical records to gather information on the reasons for admission and length of stay, refer information to quality assurance specialist for accreditation requirement; prepare correspondence and summaries of medical records in response to request; select and assign a principle code along with other codes; ensure the medical record is complete for accuracy. Or, successfully completed four (4) years of education above the high school level. GS-6: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: enter billing transaction codes and data from charge tickets; work with automated records systems, data entry and encoder software; use coding conventions, techniques, coding rules and regulations; maintain confidentiality of medical records. GS-7: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: evaluate the medical record for internal consistency and completeness; responsible for coding the diagnoses, operations and/or procedures from the medical record and entering into the resources and patient management system; assure the final diagnosis and operative procedures as slated by the physician are valid and complete; make final determination that the record is complete, accurate and reflects sufficient data to justify the diagnosis. GS-8: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: accurately assigns and sequences medical codes for all diagnoses, procedures, and services; reviews and assigns accurate current procedural terminology codes; analyzes medical documentation to assure the appropriate evaluation and management levels are assigned; responsible for coding all related ambulatory visits. This announcement is advertised as Open Until Filled, applications should be submitted ASAP to ensure you will be considered for this position. This first “cut-off” will be in 10 working days from the opening date, which is 03/08/2024, and, every 10 working days thereafter unless already filled before the next cut-off. 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.
This position is located in the Health Information Management Department at the Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Healthcare Facility in Belcourt, ND. The incumbent reviews, analyzes and codes diagnostic and procedural information that determines Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance company payments. The primary function of this position is to perform ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding for reimbursement and statistical purposes.