Sr. Coder Abstractor - Inpatient

Munson Healthcare; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Free wellness platform

Perks of retirement counseling

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Michigan is seeking a Medical Coder to analyze and code inpatient medical records accurately. Candidates must have an Associate's degree in Health Information, or 2 years coding experience, with certification required within 12 months for new hires. This position offers a sign-on bonus of $5,000 and a full benefits package, including PTO and tuition reimbursement. Applicants should have experience with ICD10-CM, ICD10-PCS, and CPT-4 coding systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years coding experience, or 5 years without degree.
• Certification must be obtained within 12 months for new graduates.
• Experience with coding systems ICD10-CM, ICD10-PCS, and CPT-4.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records for coding and abstraction.
• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes according to guidelines.
• Communicate with specialists for clarification on records.
• Maintain an organized system for coding reference materials.

Skills

ICD10-CM coding

ICD10-PCS coding

CPT-4 coding

Education

Associate's degree in Health Information

Certification as RHIT, RHIA or CCS

Job description

Invested in You

Grow: Tuition reimbursement, in-person and online development, and access to our career hub to help you advance.

Thrive: Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and free individual retirement counseling.

Be Well: Free wellness platform for you and your family, plus personalized support 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 in the 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 and ICD10-PCS procedure codes per established national, departmental guidelines and AHIMA Code of Ethics.
• Communicates with 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.
• Maintains organized system for personal coding reference material. Participates in educational activities and maintains coding skills.

Qualifications

What’s Required

• Associate's degree in Health Information and a minimum of 2 years coding experience. In lieu of an associate's degree, a minimum of 5 yrs coding experience is required. Bachelor's degree in health information is preferred.
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is required. New graduates must obtain certification as RHIT or RHIA within 12 months of hire date.
• One to three years’ previous experience using ICD10-CM, ICD10-PCS and CPT-4 coding systems.

Additional Information

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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.