Coding Auditor & Education Advisor

Education Requirements 4 year / Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management or related medical degree (Required) ;In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree; an Associate Degree and a Minimum of 4 years additional relevant experience is acceptable.

Experience Requirements 4 – 5 years Experience with ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding including hospital inpatient medical records (Required)

4 – 5 years Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology (Required)

4 – 5 years Experience calculating and analyzing MS-DRG, DRG, APC, and other payer reimbursement methodologies (Required)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES Required Certifications/Licensures: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), AHIMA Approved ICD-10 Trainer

General Skills Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Relations

Mathematical

Analytical

Grammar / Spelling

Read / Comprehend Written Instructions

Follow Verbal Instructions

Basic Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

General Clerical Skills

Physical Requirements Have near normal vision – Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors

Ability to perform – repetitive tasks/motion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Standing – Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

Walking – Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

Sitting – Continuously within shift (67-100%)

Bending/Stooping – Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

Twist at waist – Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

Reaching above shoulder – Occasionally within shift (1-33%)