Medical Coding Auditor - Surgery Coding

Job Description

Perform a variety of activities involving the audit of Coding of medical records by ascribing accurate diagnosis and CPT codes as per ICD-10 and CPT-4 systems of Coding

Perform Coding and auditing for Outpatient and Inpatient records with a minimum of 96% accuracy and as per turnaround time requirements

Exceeds the productivity standards for Medical Coding - as per the productivity norms for Inpatient and specialty-specific outpatient coding standards

Maintains a high degree of professional and ethical standards

Focuses on continuous improvement by working on projects that enable customers to arrest revenue leakage while complying with the standards

Focuses on updating coding skills, knowledge, and accuracy by participating in coding team meetings and educational conferences

JOB REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this position, applicants need to meet the following qualification criteria :

Graduates in life sciences with 2 - 4 years of experience in Medical Coding for Surgery

Experience in Medical Coding Audit and Physician Education, preferably in Surgery Coding, will be a plus

Knowledge of Coding Procedures and Medical Terminology in an ambulatory setting

Exposure to CPT-4, ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding

CCS / CPC / CPC-H / CIC / COC certification from AAPC / AHIMA would be a plus

Current Coding certification with valid proof of certifications

Good knowledge of medical Coding and billing systems, regulatory requirements, auditing concepts, and principles