Sr. Coder Abstractor - Inpatient ($4,500 sign on bonus!)

Munson Healthcare•Remote, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves analyzing medical records to determine appropriate coding and abstracting. The role requires accurately coding and abstracting inpatient medical records according to work assignments and productivity standards. The Sr. Coder Abstractor will assign ICD10-CM diagnosis, ICD10-PCS procedure codes, and CPT-4 procedure codes, adhering to national and departmental guidelines and the AHIMA Code of Ethics. Responsibilities also include abstracting and/or editing medical record data, assigning and entering charges for ER EM levels, infusions, injections, and procedures. A key aspect of the role is communicating with physicians and Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists to ensure correct code assignment, appropriate reimbursement, and compliance. The position requires maintaining an organized system for coding reference materials and participating in educational activities to maintain coding skills.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information, or CCS certification with a minimum of 2 years coding experience will be considered.
Certification as a Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is required.
One to three years' previous experience using ICD10-CM and ICD10-PCS coding systems is required.
Demonstrated ability to meet productivity and quality standards is required.
Must have a minimum of two years of inpatient coding experience including coding very complex diagnoses and procedures, and experience with Prebill processes and timely communication and collaboration with CDI to ensure coding accuracy and optimal billing outcomes.

Responsibilities

Analyzes each medical record to determine which items will be coded and abstracted.
Accurately codes and abstracts inpatient medical records, per work assignment, meeting expected productivity standards.
Assigns ICD10-CM diagnosis, ICD10-PCS procedure codes and CPT-4 procedure codes, per established national, departmental guidelines and AHIMA Code of Ethics.
Abstracts and/or edits medical record data as required by departmental guidelines.
Assigns and enters charges for ER EM levels, infusions, injections, and procedures per departmental guidelines.
Communicates with physicians and Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists to request clarification and/or additional record information that will ensure correct code assignment, appropriate reimbursement, and compliance with established guidelines. This applies to ICD10 and CPT coding.
Maintains organized system for personal coding reference material.
Participates in educational activities and maintains coding skills.