Medical Record Technician (Coder)
This position is scheduled to transfer to the Defense Health Agency (DHA) no later than 30 Sept 2021 in accordance with the provisions of Section 702 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, Public Law 114-328. The Act directed the DHA to take responsibility for the administration (i.e., authority, direction, and control) of military treatment facilities beginning 1 Oct 18. Employees will become DoD employees upon transfer to the DHA. Who May Apply:
US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes 1) reviewing medical record documentation by the provider and evaluating the accuracy of medical codes assigned. Makes corrections and assigns additional codes if needed; 2) utilizing various office automated systems and software for coding medical records and processing reports; 3) preparing documents for presentation and training; 4) abstract ICD10 diagnosis and procedure codes from documentation written by provider, assigning the appropriate International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), diagnosis codes, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Evaluation and Management Codes utilizing a Mapping Tool and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes 1) reviewing medical record documentation by the provider and evaluating the accuracy of medical codes assigned. Makes corrections and assigns additional codes if needed; 2) utilizing various office automated systems and software for coding medical records and processing reports; 3) preparing documents for presentation and training; 4) abstract ICD10 diagnosis and procedure codes from documentation written by provider, assigning the appropriate International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), diagnosis codes, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Evaluation and Management Codes utilizing a Mapping Tool and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
- Department:
0675 Medical Records Technician - Salary Range:
$47,899 to $62,269 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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