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Position Summary The Certified Professional Coder ( CPC ) will perform medical claim reviews to ensure compliance with coding practices through a comprehensive record review for medical, behavioral, transportation and other healthcare providers. The CPC must have the ability to determine correct coding and appropriate documentation during the review of medical records. The CPC must also ensure that the state, federal and company requirements are met and recognize any concerning billing patterns or trends.

Activities include:

• Conduct a comprehensive medical record review to ensure billing is consistent with medical record.
• Provide detailed written summary of medical record review findings.
• Must be able to articulate findings to investigators, Medicaid plan leadership, law enforcement, legal counsel, providers, state regulators, etc.
• Review and discuss cases with Medical Directors to validate decisions.
• Assist with investigative research related to coding questions, state and federal policies.
• Identify potential billing errors, abuse, and fraud.
• Identify opportunities for savings related to potential cases which may warrant a prepayment review.
• Maintain appropriate records, files, documentation, etc.
• Ability to travel for meetings and potential to testify Required Qualifications
• AAPC Coding certification
• Certified Professional Coder ( CPC )
• 3+ years of experience in medical coding or documentation auditing.
• Strong knowledge of standard industry coding guides and guidelines including

CPT , HCPCS

, Revenue Codes, CMS 1500 and UB04 data elements

• Experience with researching coding, state regulations and policies.
• Working experience with Microsoft Excel Preferred Qualifications
• 2 years or more previous experience with Behavioral Health coding/auditing of records
• Prior auditing experience
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review and interpret data Education
• GED or equivalent
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