Coder Abstractor - REMOTE

Munson Healthcare•Remote, MI

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Coder Abstractor is responsible for charge capture process for professional charges within the Munson system, including but not limited to: verifying and/or analyzing medical record and/or encounter form documentation to determine the principle and all secondary diagnoses and procedures; assigning diagnostic codes, procedural codes and modifiers using coding guidelines established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Munson; performing data entry; and, performing discrepancy resolution. Serves as a liaison between CBO and sites/departments. Assists in the orientation and training of new employees within the coding and charge capture area. Responsible for reviewing office based electronic charges and encounter forms for completion and accuracy, including accuracy of ICD9/10CM, CPT and HCPCS modifier assignment. Codes and enters charges at a 95% accuracy rate. Reviews and interprets physician documentation of surgical procedures to accurately assign and enter billing codes. Identifies all applicable diagnosis procedures and codes. Codes and enters charges at a 95% accuracy rate. Works with central billing team to ensure charges are coded and entered within two business days. Identifies educational needs and/or compliance issues and reports them to the Director of Central Billing Office. Performs accurate data entry of charges. Responsible for resolving coding discrepancies related to coding and revenue capture. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining education appropriate to the position. Serves as an expert resource for physicians, office management staff and central billing staff. Researches and responds to coding and compliance questions, coordinates accurate assignment of procedure codes and modifiers. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Health Record Technology, or related healthcare field and two years of professional coding experience and must obtain the credentials of a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) within 18 months of employment
OR three years of professional coding experience and has obtained the credentials of a certified professional coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
OR four to five years of professional coding experience and must obtain the credentials of a certified professional coder (CPC) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) within 18 months of employment
Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.
MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

Nice To Haves

Ideally at least two years of Pulmonary coding experience!

Responsibilities

Verifying and/or analyzing medical record and/or encounter form documentation to determine the principle and all secondary diagnoses and procedures
Assigning diagnostic codes, procedural codes and modifiers using coding guidelines established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Munson
Performing data entry
Performing discrepancy resolution
Serving as a liaison between CBO and sites/departments
Assisting in the orientation and training of new employees within the coding and charge capture area
Reviewing office based electronic charges and encounter forms for completion and accuracy, including accuracy of ICD9/10CM, CPT and HCPCS modifier assignment
Coding and entering charges at a 95% accuracy rate
Reviewing and interpreting physician documentation of surgical procedures to accurately assign and enter billing codes
Identifying all applicable diagnosis procedures and codes
Ensuring charges are coded and entered within two business days
Identifying educational needs and/or compliance issues and reporting them to the Director of Central Billing Office
Resolving coding discrepancies related to coding and revenue capture
Obtaining and maintaining education appropriate to the position
Serving as an expert resource for physicians, office management staff and central billing staff
Researching and responding to coding and compliance questions
Coordinating accurate assignment of procedure codes and modifiers
Performing other duties as assigned