Certifications Required

Current coding certification in good standing from EACH of the following categories:

• Professional Services Coding Certifications: ONE of RHIT, RHIA, CPC, or CCS-P
• Institutional (Facility) Coding Certifications: ONE of RHIT, RHIA, COC, or CCS

*Candidate with "apprentice" and/or "associates" status of certification will not be accepted

Experience Required

A medical coder must have:

• A minimum of four (4) to five (5) years of medical coding and/or auditing experience in two (2) or more medical, surgical, and ancillary specialties within the past 10 years; OR
• A minimum of two (2) to three (3)years of medical coding or auditing experience if that experience was in a Military Treatment Facility.

*Candidates terminated by a contractor from a prior DoD coding contract within the past three (3) years for performance or conduct issues will not be accepted.

Education

Candidates in this position are required to possess post-high school education or training from ONE of the following:

• An Associate’s degree or higher in Health Information Management or Healthcare Administration, healthcare-related major, or biological science; OR
• A University certificate in medical coding; OR
• At least 30 semester hours of University/College credit that includes relevant coursework such as anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, health information management, and/or pharmacology; OR
• Successful completion of an American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) coding certification preparation course for professional services or facility coding that includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, health information management concepts, and pharmacology; OR
• Successful completion of a training course beyond apprentice level for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training, obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service under close medical and professional supervision.

Performance Outcomes

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, and Outpatient encounters in accordance with DHA completeness, productivity, and timeliness standards. Work may involve areas such as Laboratory, Radiology, and Dental services. Codes records with correct Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs); and Relative Value Units (RVUs) in order for the Center to receive correct reimbursement or workload

credit. Performs necessary tasks within MHS GENESIS and other military coding systems to complete encounters. May be tasked with assisting with outpatient coding if available.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of ICD-CM, HCPCS, and CPT coding systems
• Advanced knowledge of reimbursement systems, including PPS, APCs, and RBRVS
• Advanced understanding of industry nomenclature, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and disease processes.
• Practical knowledge of medical specialties, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ancillary services, and revenue cycle
• management related to ambulatory coding.
• Practical knowledge of Government rules and regulations regarding medical coding, reimbursement guidelines, and healthcare fraud.
• Practical knowledge of clinical documentation improvement and continuous process improvement processes.

About AAI

AAI is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. AAI is a VA CVE-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), SBA certified Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) with offices in Hampton Roads Virginia, Montgomery, AL, Washington DC and Atlanta. Fully qualified candidates are welcome to apply directly on our website at: https://aaionline.us/

Our benefits include:

• Paid Federal Holidays

• Medical Stipend

• 401a plan

• 401k plan

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Continuing education assistance

• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.