Professional Coding & Doc Auditor - Prof Coding Svcs_QHS (Full-Time, 40 Hours, Day Shift)

• Responsibilities I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for conducting internal audits of coding and documentation to ensure compliance with coding guidelines and federal and state regulations. II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• 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. III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. IV.

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND

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

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