Medical Coder III

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship (required for DHA contract eligibility).
• Demonstrated experience in Outpatient or Emergency Department (ED) coding (minimum 3 years preferred).

Core Duties

• Accurately assign CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and modifiers for Outpatient and Emergency Department (ED) encounters.
• Review documentation for ambulatory procedures, outpatient clinics, same-day surgeries, and ER visits to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and resolve documentation inconsistencies, ambiguities, or discrepancies that may affect accurate coding.
• Collaborate with providers, auditors, and clinical staff to support coding compliance and education.
• Provide feedback and guidance to clinical staff on documentation requirements supporting accurate code assignment.
• Perform due diligence in ethically and appropriately researching or interpreting existing DHA/DoD coding guidance.
• Utilize MHS computer systems to remotely access patient records and assign codes in support of other Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs).
• Achieve and maintain DHA coding productivity and accuracy standards.
• May provide support for inpatient or other coding assignments as directed.

Preferred Experience

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