Texas Tech University

Documentation & Coding Auditor

El Paso, TX, US

Onsite
Full-time
8 days ago
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Summary

Position Description Performs coding and documentation quality audits; provides feedback to coding and reimbursement specialists, coders, and educates them. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications * Current and active professional coding certification required from an accredited organization. * Billing and coding experience in a multi-specialty group practice and/or academic practice setting is preferred. * Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in a health care environment, with three of those years directly involved in coding of health care items/services. * Managerial/supervisory and program management implementation experience strongly preferred. * Ability to initiate administrative activities as necessary. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Ability to write and present ideas and information in a concise manner. * Ability to work collaboratively with all individuals. * Professional bearing, sound business judgment and persuasive skills. * Strong problem-solving skills, self-starter, ability to function with little face-to-face, daily supervision. * Ability to deal with stressful situations, works collaboratively to address complex and sensitive issues. * Excellent time management skills and attention to detail. * Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check, as well as not be listed on the HHS OIG, Texas Medicaid, GSA or any other government exclusion lists. Required Qualifications * High School graduate or equivalency and five (5) years of coding and reimbursement experience of which one (1) year may be as a coding auditor. * Additional job-specific education may substitute for the experience. * Active professional coding certification from an accredited organization, e.g., American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC), American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). * Certification to remain current during term of employment. * Knowledge of CPT, ICD-CM, ICD-10, and HCPCS nomenclature.

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