Lead 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. GS-09 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Assign and sequence medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services; review and assign accurate current procedural terminology codes; analyze medical documentation to ensure the appropriate evaluation and management levels are being assigned; apply ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to visits; assign correct codes in reimbursements and medical records; correct coding irregularities in third-party claims, denials, and coding changes; and identify and correct errors. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Incumbent must possess Certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Associate (CCA); or by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC); and must demonstrate proficiency in these necessary skills in assigning and sequencing ICD-9-CM (ICD-10-CM)/CPT/HCPCS codes to medical data and procedures. 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.