About Our Client
Our client provides professional, technology, and management services to federal and state agencies, specializing in healthcare solutions. They prioritize employee development and recognize team members as integral to both organizational and client success.
Position Overview
We are seeking a certified Medical Coder III to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This full-time, remote position involves coding for outpatient primary care, specialty clinics, day surgeries, emergency room visits, observation services, and inpatient facility coding using MS-DRG. Coders will work primarily in the MHS Genesis system.
Key Responsibilities
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Review medical documentation to resolve inconsistencies, ambiguities, or discrepancies.
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Assign accurate E&M, CPT, HCPCS, ICD-CM, and ICD-10-PCS codes as applicable.
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Apply correct modifiers and units of service.
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Utilize the MHS Genesis system to access and code patient records.
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Maintain minimum productivity and accuracy standards (97%).
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Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management.
Required Qualifications
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Minimum 4 years of medical coding experience.
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Active medical coding certification from AAPC, AHIMA, or NAMAS:
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AAPC: CPC, CEMC, CIC, COC
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AHIMA: RHIA, RHIT, CCS-P, CCS
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NAMAS: CEMA
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Associate’s degree or higher in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or Biological Science, OR
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University certificate in medical coding, OR
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Completion of an Armed Forces/U.S. Maritime Service medical training program (beyond apprentice level).
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with the Department of Defense (DoD) or Veterans Administration coding.
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Familiarity with MHS Genesis medical coding.
Benefits
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Competitive hourly rate with Health & Welfare benefits
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11 paid federal holidays
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Paid vacation and sick leave
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Company-provided all-in-one computer and 27” monitor
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Access to online coding clinics
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Flexible work schedule (up to 40 hours/week)
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100% Remote
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