Job Description

Position: Medical Coding Specialist (Outpatient)

Location: Falls Church, VA (Hybrid-3 days onsite)

Duration: Long Term(03/24/2026 - 09/23/2026 with 960 hours in total and with further extensions.)

Job Description:

• We are seeking a certified and experienced Medical Coding Specialist (Outpatient) to support Client– Patient Administration Division (PAD) initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in outpatient coding, auditing, and compliance within Military Health System (MHS) and MHS GENESIS environments, ensuring accurate and timely coding aligned with DoD standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate Outpatient Medical Coding using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS in compliance with Client and DoD guidelines
• Conduct Coding Audits and Quality Reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
• Review and analyze clinical documentation to assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes
• Work within MHS (Military Health Systems) and MHS GENESIS to support coding workflows and data integrity
• Ensure compliance with Client PAD policies, federal regulations, and coding standards
• Identify documentation gaps and collaborate with providers and clinical staff for clarification
• Maintain required productivity and quality benchmarks in a high-volume environment
• Support process improvement initiatives and recommend best practices for coding accuracy and efficiency
• Stay current with updates to coding guidelines, Client policies, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

• Active certification such as CPC, CCS or equivalent
• Proven experience in Outpatient Coding and Auditing
• Hands-on experience with MHS GENESIS
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Coding Systems
• Familiarity with DoD/Client Coding Guidelines and Compliance Standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting Client PAD or DoD healthcare programs
• Experience working in Federal Healthcare environments

Familiarity with coding audit tools and reporting systems

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