MEDICAL CODER III

Job Description

Job Description

MEDICAL CODER III

ABOUT US:

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world. LTSi connects the right opportunities to the right people. With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical Services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality professionals in the industry.

LTSi’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are an employee-driven company. We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors.

As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified.

JOB TITLE: Medical Coder III

GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION:

Naval Medical Center
620 John Paul Jones Cir
Portsmouth, VA 23708

POSITION TIMING : Immediate hire upon completion of all background and security investigations.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Medical Coder III position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate medical coding and documentation. This involves handling complex case scenarios, applying a combination of facility coding and professional coding, and aligning with industry standards like ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes. The coders will facilitate proper documentation and communication with medical staff to enhance compliance and coding accuracy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Accurately assign various medical codes and modifiers for inpatient discharges and surgical procedures.
• Review and resolve inconsistencies in medical documentation.
• Educate and provide feedback to providers and clinical staff regarding documentation support.
• Collaborate with medical coding auditors and provide coding guidance to staff.
• Utilize Military Health System (MHS) to access and code patient records supporting other facilities.
• Maintain Defense Health Agency (DHA) coding productivity and accuracy standards.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS :
• Professional coding certification such as CPC, RHIT, RHIA, or CCS-P.
• Institutional coding certification: CIC, RHIT, RHIA, or CCS.
• E&M coding certification: CEMC or CEMA.
• General skills in medical ethics, communication, and customer service.

EDUCATION :
• Post-high school education with an Associate’s degree or higher, or equivalent in a relevant field such as Health Information Management.

SCHEDULE :
Monday through Friday for an eight-hour shift between the hours of 0630 and 1630, including a 30-minute meal break. The first 30 days on-site, with potential teleworking up to four times a week upon approval.

PAY: $32.46 per hour

BENEFITS:
• Competitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Disability & Life Insurance
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays including:
o New Year’s Day
o Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
o Presidents Day
o Memorial Day
o Juneteenth
o Independence Day
o Labor Day
o Columbus Day
o Veterans Day
o Thanksgiving Day
o Christmas Day

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSi) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

LTSi is committed to ensuring an accessible online application process for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We offer alternative application methods for candidates who are unable to complete the online application due to a disability or other need for accommodation. LTSi complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and other relevant state and local laws. If you need assistance with an application due to a disability, please contact [email protected].

Company Description

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world. LTSI connects the right opportunity to the right people. With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of professionals in the industry.

LTSI’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are the employee-driven company. We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors. Our strong work ethic, sense of urgency and commitment to going above and beyond for our clients is what we value most!

As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified.

Company Description

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world. LTSI connects the right opportunity to the right people. With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of professionals in the industry.\r\n\r\nLTSI’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are the employee-driven company. We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors. Our strong work ethic, sense of urgency and commitment to going above and beyond for our clients is what we value most! \r\n\r\nAs a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified.