Coder Abstractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Oversee the charge capture process for professional charges within the Munson system.

• Evaluate and analyze medical records and encounter forms to identify primary and secondary diagnoses and procedures.

• Assign diagnostic codes, procedural codes, and modifiers in accordance with CMS and Munson guidelines.

• Execute data entry of charges.

• Address coding and revenue-capture discrepancies.

• Act as a liaison between the Central Billing Office and various sites/departments.

• Review electronic office charges and encounter forms for thoroughness and precision.

• Assess physician documentation of surgical procedures and accurately allocate billing codes.

• Collaborate with the central billing team to code and enter charges within a two-business-day timeframe.

• Identify educational needs and compliance issues and report them to the Director of the Central Billing Office.

• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for physicians, office management staff, and central billing personnel.

• Investigate and address coding and compliance inquiries.

• Ensure accurate assignment of procedure codes and modifiers.

• Assist in the orientation and training of new coding and charge capture staff.

• Carry out other assigned duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Health Record Technology or a related healthcare discipline, accompanied by two years of professional coding experience.

• Must acquire CPC, RHIT, or RHIA credentials within 18 months of employment under the associate-degree pathway.

• OR possess three years of professional coding experience along with an obtained CPC, RHIT, or RHIA credential.

• OR have four to five years of professional coding experience and must secure CPC, RHIT, or RHIA credentials within 18 months of employment.

• Familiarity with CMS and Munson coding guidelines.

• Capability to assign ICD-9/10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS modifier codes.

• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting physician documentation and medical records.

• Skill in performing accurate data entry and resolving discrepancies.

• Must achieve and maintain a coding and charge entry accuracy rate of 95%.

• Commitment to obtaining and sustaining education relevant to the position.

• Must be vaccinated or have lab-confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella, or meet applicable requirements.

• Must receive a flu vaccine during the hiring year and annually thereafter, or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption.

🏝️ Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Opportunities for both in-person and online professional development.

• Access to a career hub.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Paid holidays.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Employee discounts.

• Complimentary individual retirement counseling.

• Free wellness platform available for you and your family.

• Personalized support for personal or family challenges.

• $4,500 sign-on bonus.