Medical Records Technician Coder III

Koniag Advisory Business Solutions LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Medical Records Technician Coder III to support KABS and our government customer in Oklahoma, OKC. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, paid holidays, paid Vacation, paid sick leave and more.

Join Our Team Where Precision, Integrity, and Expertise Matter. Koniag Advisory Business Solutions (KABS) is seeking detail-oriented, highly capable, and motivated Medical Records Coder III professionals to support a large-scale healthcare mission serving hospitals and clinics. This is an opportunity to contribute to a team responsible for coding and billing more than 300,000 patient visits, where accuracy, compliance, accountability, and sound judgment are essential.

In this role, you will support the integrity of clinical documentation, help ensure compliant reimbursement, and contribute to continuity of patient care by accurately reviewing records, assigning diagnostic and procedural codes, and abstracting key clinical information into the appropriate systems. We are looking for coding professionals who are analytical, dependable, and committed to quality, with the ability to work productively in a collaborative healthcare environment.

This position is well suited for coding professionals who have a strong foundation in medical coding principles and who are ready to apply their skills in a high-volume, mission-driven setting while continuing to deepen their expertise.

This is a hybrid position based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We anticipate July 1 as the project kick-off date. During the first few weeks of onboarding and initial training, employees are required to work on site full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT, at:
701 Market Dr Oklahoma City, OK 73114.

Core working hours are generally 9:00 a.m. CT to 3:00 p.m. CT, with exact start and end times determined by the Program Manager. Work hours may flex based on client needs.

Based on demonstrated proficiency and successful performance in all areas of responsibility, employees may become eligible for telework. Telework is a temporary privilege and may be modified or rescinded at any time due to operational, client, business, or security requirements. Employees approved for telework must:

• Maintain a dedicated, secure home office workspace.
• Maintain a reliable high-speed internet connection.
• Reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Oklahoma City.
• Report to the office at least twice every two weeks, and more often as needed for meetings or business requirements.

The purpose of this position is to interpret, analyze, and assign diagnostic and procedural codes, abstract clinical information into the computer database, and support determinations regarding appropriate utilization of services and medical necessity for hospital and clinic records, including inpatient, day surgery, observation, emergency room, and ambulatory care encounters. The coding function provides a primary source for healthcare data and information, promotes continuity of medical care, and supports compliance with third-party reimbursement policies, regulations, and accreditation guidelines.

Under general supervision, the Medical Records Coder III performs coding and abstracting functions of moderate to advanced complexity and supports documentation accuracy, coding compliance, and efficient health information management operations.

• Reviews written, dictated, and electronic clinical documentation to ensure required components of the ambulatory or inpatient visit record are present.
• Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis of medical records for consistency, adequacy, and completeness.
• Reviews records to confirm diagnoses, procedures, and supporting documentation are present and appropriately reflected.
• Identifies inconsistencies, omissions, or discrepancies in the medical record and escalates questions as appropriate.
• Assists with provider queries related to clarification, specificity, medical necessity, and documentation completeness.
• Supports documentation quality improvement efforts through accurate review and consistent application of coding rules and standards.

• Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, diagnostic and procedural terminology, and coding guidelines to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Utilizes encoder tools, coding books, approved references, and system resources to assign and sequence ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Reviews records to ensure diagnoses and procedures documented by the provider are valid, complete, and appropriately related.
• Identifies secondary diagnoses,…