Senior Medical Coder/Abstractor - $4.5K Sign-On Bonus

Munson Healthcare; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Munson Healthcare seeks a skilled Health Information professional to accurately code and abstract inpatient medical records, ensuring correct reimbursement and adherence to AHIMA guidelines. The role requires ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding proficiency, with experience in Prebill processes and CDI collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years inpatient coding experience, RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification, and a strong track record of meeting productivity and quality standards, with a degree in Health

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information, or CCS certification with a minimum of 2 years coding experience will be considered.
• Certification as RHIT, RHIA or CCS is required.
• One to three years' experience using ICD10-CM and ICD10-PCS coding systems is required.
• Minimum two years inpatient coding experience including coding very complex diagnoses and procedures, and experience with Prebill processes and collaboration with CDI.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes each medical record to determine which items will be coded and abstracted.
• Assigns ICD10-CM diagnosis, ICD10-PCS procedure codes and CPT-4 procedure codes per guidelines.
• Abstracts and edits medical record data as required; assigns and enters charges for ER EM levels, infusions, injections, and procedures.
• Communicates with physicians and CDI Specialists to request clarification to ensure correct code assignment and appropriate reimbursement.
• Maintains organized system for personal coding reference material; participates in educational activities and maintains coding skills.

Education

Health Information (degree)

CCS certification

Tools

ICD10-CM

ICD10-PCS

CPT-4

Job description

Munson Healthcare seeks a skilled Health Information professional to accurately code and abstract inpatient medical records, ensuring correct reimbursement and adherence to AHIMA guidelines. The role requires ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding proficiency, with experience in Prebill processes and CDI collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years inpatient coding experience, RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification, and a strong track record of meeting productivity and quality standards, with a degree in Health