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 proceduresObservation, Emergency Department (ED)Outpatient ERSAOutpatient encounters IAW DHA completeness Performs necessarytasks within MHS GENESIS and other military coding systems to completeencounters.Adheres to accepted coding practices, guidelines and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or E&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 complianceResponds 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 inethically and appropriately researching and/or interpreting existingguidance, including seeking clarification from the Lead Medical Coder,supervisor, or DHA-MCPB.
