Clinical Informaticist/Clinical Coder

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed reviews of health records to assign precise medical coding using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, AIS, ISS, and CPT systems.
• Enter codes and populate clinical information into the Expeditionary Medical Encounter Database (EMED).
• Conduct medical records data abstraction for study-specific purposes and prepare reports on subjects such as general surgery, neurology, and radiology.
• Perform regular quality audits, monthly re-abstractions, and quarterly Inter-rater Reliability (IRR) assessments to ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure data integrity and compliance with research protocols and HIPAA standards.
• Maintain access to military electronic health records (EHR) systems including JLV and TMDS.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in clinical coding or informatics.
• Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) certification.
• Proven experience with ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, AIS, ISS, and CPT coding.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work on-site in San Diego, CA, within commuting distance of the Naval Health Research Center.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Prior experience supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) with access to EHR systems.
• Additional certifications such as Nurse Informaticist (NI-BC), CCS, CIC, RHIT, or RHIA.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health and Wellness programs.
• Income Protection.
• Paid Leave and Retirement options.

About the Company

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos employs 47,000 global employees dedicated to solving complex challenges through advanced technology and expertise.