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RESPONSIBILITIES I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES: u2022 Responsible for conducting internal audits of coding and documentation to ensure compliance with coding guidelines and federal and state regulations. II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: u2022 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. u2022 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. u2022 Operates computer, calculator, and telephone. III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: u2022 Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: u2022 Certification as an Outpatient Physician Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist -Physician based (CCS-P) required. u2022 Certification as Medical Auditor (CPMA) preferred. B. EXPERIENCE: u2022 Minimum two (2) years experience in physician coding, preferably in a comparable organization. u2022 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). u2022 Experience in auditing and physician education of CPT preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet