Remote Coding Abstractor — Elevate Healthcare Revenue

Munson Healthcare; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in Michigan is seeking a Coder Abstractor to manage charge capture for professional charges across the Munson system. You will verify medical records, assign principal and secondary codes, and ensure coding accuracy.

You will liaise with the central billing office, train new staff, review charges for ICD-9/10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS accuracy, and resolve discrepancies. Fully remote role with vaccination requirements for employees.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Health Information Technology or related field.
• Certification in medical coding (CPC, RHIT or RHIA) within 18 months or equivalent credentials.
• Two to five years of professional coding experience depending on credentials.

Responsibilities

• Verify and analyze medical record documentation to assign principal/secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Serve as liaison between CBO and sites; assist in orientation and training of new employees.
• Review office-based charges and encounter forms for ICD-9/10-CM, CPT and HCPCS modifier accuracy.
• Code and enter charges with 95% accuracy; review surgical procedure documentation.
• Work with central billing to ensure charges are coded within two business days.
• Identify educational needs and report to the Director of Central Billing Office.
• Resolve coding discrepancies; respond to coding and compliance questions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical coding

CMS guidelines

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology

CPC certification

RHIT certification

RHIA certification

Job description

Munson Healthcare in Michigan is seeking a Coder Abstractor to manage charge capture for professional charges across the Munson system. You will verify medical records, assign principal and secondary codes, and ensure coding accuracy.

You will liaise with the central billing office, train new staff, review charges for ICD-9/10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS accuracy, and resolve discrepancies. Fully remote role with vaccination requirements for employees.