DoD Medical Coder- Remote

The DoD Medical Coder will support the Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs). The Medical Coder will update patient records with standardized medical information needed for data management, billing, translate physician, and medical reports into uniform medical codes. Position Responsibilities: Accurately assigns diagnosis and procedure codes for facility and professional services for: Ambulatory Procedure Visit (APV) Dental surgical procedures Observation, Emergency Department (ED) Outpatient ERSA Outpatient encounters IAW DHA completeness Performs necessary tasks within MHS GENESIS and other military coding systems to complete encounters. Adheres to accepted coding practices, guidelines and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or E&amp;M code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding. May perform assessments and examine records for proper sequence of documents, presence of authorized signatures, and sufficient data is documented that supports diagnosis, treatment administered, and results obtained. Monitors query submission, response times, and completion. Educates and provides feedback to providers and clinical staff to resolve documentation issues to support coding compliance. Responds to provider questions and provides examples of appropriate coding and documentation reference(s) to provide clarity and understanding. Supports DHA coding compliance by performing due diligence in ethically and appropriately researching and/or interpreting existing guidance, including seeking clarification from the Lead Medical Coder, supervisor, or DHA-MCPB. <img src="https://ars2.equest.com/? response_id=82f7255cbe56e24e1d224746e4477bf2&view" alt=" " width="1" height="1"/>