Job description

Position Summary

Under limited supervision, conducts annual and periodic audits of coding and documentation of procedures and services performed by MFA physicians. Follows policies of CMS, AMA, and commercial carriers to assure consistent quality and adherence to coding principles and documentation requirements. Provides ongoing training and acts as a resource person to physicians, non-physician providers, support staff, administrators, and other personnel on third-party payer documentation and coding requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Audits documentation and coding to include, but not be limited to, inpatient and outpatient progress notes, operative reports, encounter forms, and other documentation of procedures and ancillary services performed by physicians and non-physician providers.
• Prepares written reports of audit findings and recommends corrective action plans as needed and appropriate.
• Meets with physicians and non-physician providers to provide findings and education.
• Participates in educational and training programs to ensure correct documentation and coding and adherence to the MFA Corporate Compliance Program.
• Maintains working knowledge of CMS (Medicare and Medicaid) regulations and Novitas Local Medical Review Decisions (LCD) and National Review Decisions (NCD). Familiarity with AMA Coding Guidelines, and AHA guidelines. Reviews insurance carrier bulletins and healthcare industry periodicals.
• Correctly prioritizes own activities in accordance with outstanding audit projects and other work demands. Remains flexible and ready to assume additional responsibilities as needed.
• Demonstrates diligence, independence and initiative, acts as resource to other compliance department auditors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school or equivalent education required; Associate's degree in HIM preferred.
• A CPC or a CCS-P Coder certification is required.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of professional coding and/or auditing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Coding and Auditing: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPC or a CCS-P Coder certification (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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