[Hiring] Coder Abstractor - Cardiology @Munson Healthcare

Role Description

The Coder Abstractor is responsible for the 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 principal 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 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.
• Reviewing and interpreting physician documentation of surgical procedures to accurately assign and enter billing codes.
• Working with the central billing team to ensure 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Fully remote! Must have at least two years of cardiology coding.
• Munson Healthcare requires all employees to 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.
• Shift: Day Shift
• Status: Full Time

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, in-person and online development, and access to our career hub to help you advance.
• Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and free individual retirement counseling.
• Free wellness platform for you and your family, plus personalized support for personal or family challenges.
• Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings.