Sr. Coder Abstractor - Inpatient

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

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in northern Michigan seeks an experienced inpatient coder to analyze medical records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes, and ensure accurate billing. You will work with physicians and CDI specialists to clarify records and support compliant reimbursement.

Required qualifications include an Associate's or Bachelor's in Health Information, CCS/RHIT/RHIA certification, and 1–3 years of ICD10-CM/PCS experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information, or CCS certification.
• RHIT/RHIA/CCS certification required.
• 1–3 years' experience with ICD10-CM/ICD10-PCS coding systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records to determine coding and abstracting needs.
• Assign ICD10-CM diagnosis, ICD10-PCS procedures, and CPT-4 codes per guidelines.
• Abstract or edit data and assign charges for ER, infusions, injections, and procedures.
• Communicate with physicians and CDI specialists to request clarification and ensure accurate coding.
• Maintain organized coding references and participate in ongoing education.

Skills

ICD10-CM coding

ICD10-PCS coding

CPT-4 coding

Communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information

CCS certification

Tools

AHIMA Code of Ethics

Prebill processes

Job description

Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where peoplevacation.That’slife at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties.

If you want a career in healthcare and alifestylemost people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material. To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence,teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.

Invested in You

Grow:Tuition reimbursement, in-person and onlinedevelopment,and access to ourcareer hubto help you advance.

Thrive:Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and freeindividualretirement counseling.

Be Well:Freewellness platform for you and your family,pluspersonalizedsupport for personal or family challenges.

Be Heard:Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings

Job Description

A Day inthe Life

Analyzes each medical record to determine which items will be coded and abstracted. Accurately codes and abstracts inpatient medical records, per work assignment, meeting expected productivity standards

Assigns ICD10-CM diagnosis, ICD10-PCS procedure codes and CPT-4 procedure codes, per established national, departmental guidelines and AHIMA Code of Ethics.

Abstracts and/or edits medical record data as required by departmental guidelines. Assigns and enters charges for ER EM levels, infusions, injections, and procedures per departmental guidelines.

Communicates with physicians and Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists to request clarification and/or additional record information that will ensure correct code assignment, appropriate reimbursement, and compliance with established guidelines. This applies to ICD10 and CPT coding.

Maintains organized system for personal coding reference material. Participates in educational activities and maintains coding skills.

Qualifications

What’s Required

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 a Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is required.

One to three years' previous experience using ICD10-CM and ICD10-PCS coding systems is required.

Demonstrated ability to meet productivity and quality standards is required.

Additional Information

**Must have a minimum of two years of inpatient coding experience including coding very complex diagnoses and procedures, and experience with Prebill processes and timely communication and collaboration with CDI to ensure coding accuracy and optimal billing outcomes.

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.