JOB PURPOSE

JVM is hiring a Certified Medical/Dental Coder to perform a full range of professional coding concepts and practices on site, using Government furnished equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Industry standard coding guidelines shall be followed;
• All patient encounters shall be properly coded whether the encounter is billable or not;
• Code assignment shall be in accordance with National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), American Hospital Association (AHA), AMA and APA guidelines, as appropriate. ;
• Code in accordance with CCI Bundling guidelines, and use the Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System 9HCPCS), where appropriate;
• Identifies and abstracts information from medical records (paper or electronic) for special studies, and audits, internal and external
• Interacts with MTF staff to ensure documentation is clear and supports coding assignments. Educates MTF staff though individual or group in-services and training sessions
• Maintains a delinquency report of missing records in order to facilitate completion of work within the required thresholds;
• Ensures all required component parts of the medical record that pertain to coding are present, accurate and compile with USCG and DHS requirements.
• Works with Coding Compliance- Editor software to ensure records are accurately coded;
• Required to use all Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc. to track, data, generate reports, and prepare presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS

The provider of coding services shall possess and maintain for the duration of this agreement:

• Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coder Specialist- Physician (CCS-P) with 36 months experience within the last 60 months, or,
• Certification from an accrediting institution recognized by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and/or American Academy of Professional Coders 9AAPC) must accredit education and certification or,
• Contract coders will obtain the required continued education hours at no expense to the government in order to maintain current and proper national certification(s) required for this position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass criminal background check.

Johnson Venture Management Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.