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$55,882 – $72,644
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal role codes inpatient medical records for accurate billing and quality reporting, reviewing clinical documentation to assign diagnoses and procedures correctly, audit for compliance, and provide coding feedback to providers. It suits detail-oriented professionals with medical coding experience who can work independently and support healthcare data integrity.
Our summary, not Indian Health Service’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized inpatient medical coding and auditing experience at the next lower federal grade (GS-08) or equivalent
- Ability to independently resolve coding and documentation discrepancies
- Experience conducting quality assurance reviews and compliance audits
- Ability to analyze coding, billing, and reimbursement data
- REAL ID obtained by May 7, 2025
Nice to have
- Certification as Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or CCS-P through AHIMA, or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through AAPC (must obtain within two years of appointment)