Supervisory Medical Records Coder (Inpatient)

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Medical Records Coder (Inpatient)

• Focus: Inpatient medical record coding and supervision in Health Information Management

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

• Telework: Remote work authorized but subject to return-to-office policy changes

Description

This role classifies inpatient diagnosis and procedure information from patient health records by assigning the appropriate alphanumeric codes using current coding systems and accepted conventions. You will abstract and review records for complete data capture, monitor regulatory and policy changes impacting coded services, and provide technical and documentation support to ensure coding accuracy and reimbursement integrity. As a supervisor, you will evaluate subordinate staff performance, train new employees, and manage scheduling and workflow to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Select and assign codes from current coding systems

• Apply coding guidelines and conventions to ensure accurate code selection

• Abstract medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social, and administrative data

• Ensure provider documentation supports the diagnoses and procedures coded

• Monitor regulatory/policy changes and implement coding updates to support cost recovery

• Identify and report incorrect documentation/codes in the electronic patient health record

• Consult with professional staff to clarify ambiguous clinical data

• Provide technical support on regulations, coding requirements, reimbursement, documentation, resident supervision (as applicable), and proper sequencing

• Supervise coders: develop performance standards, conduct performance evaluations, interview/train staff, approve leave, and manage equitable workload and production reporting

• Prepare workload/production reports and present resource needs based on operational history

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Background/security investigation required; complete onboarding and pre-employment physical

• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Meet basic qualification requirements within the required timeframe (experience, education, AHIMA-approved coding program/intense coding training, or approved equivalent)

• Certification required for MRT (Coder); maintain credentials through continuing education

• For GS-10 supervisory level: mastery level certification

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)

• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment

• Child care subsidy: possible eligibility for full-time employees below income threshold

• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care

• This is not a virtual position