Role Description Abstract pertinent clinical information from patient records and translate complex healthcare services into the appropriate financial language by assigning the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes. This includes performing complex coding and determining accurate Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC) or Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) assignments. - Maintain consistently high productivity and quality rates defined by our coding policy, delivering work with a high degree of precision and attention to detail. - Act as a critical resource by proactively querying physicians when documentation is ambiguous, inadequate, or unclear, ensuring complete and accurate code assignment. - Uphold the highest ethical standards as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), maintaining deep knowledge of and strict adherence to official coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Qualifications - One or more of the following required: - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. - Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. - Coder obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. - Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. - Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. - High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. - Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. Benefits - Paid time off (PTO) - Various health insurance options & wellness plans - Retirement benefits including employer match plans - Long-term & short-term disability - Employee assistance programs (EAP) - Parental leave & adoption assistance - Tuition reimbursement - Ways to give back to your community

• Supports assigned inpatient and/or outpatient coding operations through day-to-day workflow leadership. • Provides oversight of coding quality, coding edits, auditing, and staff education. • Monitors coder productivity and quality and provides timely feedback. • Ensures encounters processed by the coding team include an appropriate documented claim-hold reason before final billing. • Develops, implements, and monitors coding policies and procedures that support accurate coding and compliance. • Tracks and trends post-discharge coding queries and provides education.

• Utilize available encoder, grouper software, and other coding resources to determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS including specialty specific codes and Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes • Maintain an understanding and apply knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI), Local Coverage Documents and National Coverage Documents (LCD/NCD) directives, Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs), and Medicare Teaching Physician Guidelines, applying knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and institutional guidelines to select appropriate codes and modifiers

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. - 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. - 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. - Fully remote! Must have at least two years of cardiology coding experience. Requirements - 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.