Munson Healthcare is on a mission to bring high-quality care to the communities it serves. The company is northern Michigan's largest employer and is known for
Coder Abstractor
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Coder Abstractor
Munson Healthcare
Role Description 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 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. - Performing accurate data entry of charges. - 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! Ideally at least two years of Pulmonary coding experience! - 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. 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. Company Description More Than Just Care, It’s Community. Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation. That’s life at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties. If you want a career in healthcare and a lifestyle most people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material. To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.
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