Prof Coding & Doc Auditor - Prof Coding Svcs_QHS Day Shift

RESPONSIBILITIES JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for conducting internal audits of coding and documentation to ensure compliance with coding guidelines and federal and state regulations.

• Essential: sitting, stooping/bending, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting, and carrying usual weight of 5 pounds, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.
• Occasional: standing, walking, kneeling, climbing stairs, squatting, twisting body, lifting weight up to 10 pounds, pushing/pulling usual weight of 2 pounds up to 5 pounds of force, reaching above, at and below shoulder level.
• Operates computer, calculator, and telephone.

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Certification as an Outpatient Physician Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician based (CCS-P) required.
• Certification as Medical Auditor (CPMA) preferred.

• Minimum two (2) years experience in physician coding, preferably in a comparable organization.
• Experience to demonstrate the following:
• Knowledge of CPT-4, ICD-9 and ICD-10 CM coding.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviates.
• Proficient in Evaluation and Management coding.
• In depth knowledge of PATH, incident to and split shared.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience in auditing and physician education of CPT preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet