Coder Abstractor - General Surgery - REMOTE

Coder Abstractor - General Surgery - REMOTE

• Full-time
• Shift: Day Shift
• Status:
  Full Time

• The Coder Abstractor is responsible for charge capture process for professional charges within the Munson system, including but not limited to verifying and 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.

• 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 general surgery coding.

• 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.
• Eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000.

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.