Sr. Coder Abstractor - Inpatient ($4,500 sign on bonus!)

Munson Healthcare Careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Munson Healthcare is seeking a skilled Health Information coder to join our inpatient coding team. You will analyze medical records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 codes, and ensure accurate, compliant billing across complex cases.

Ideal candidates hold an associate or bachelor’s in Health Information and a CCS/RHIT/RHIA certification, with 2+ years’ coding experience and a proven track record of meeting productivity and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information or CCS certification required.
• RHIT, RHIA, or CCS certification required.
• 1–3 years' experience using ICD10-CM and ICD10-PCS coding systems.
• Demonstrated ability to meet productivity and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes medical records to determine items to be coded and abstracted.
• Assigns ICD10-CM diagnosis, ICD10-PCS procedure codes and CPT-4 procedure codes.
• Abstracts/edits data and assigns charges per guidelines.
• Communicates with physicians and CDI specialists to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement.
• Maintains organized coding references and participates in ongoing education.

Skills

ICD10-CM coding

ICD10-PCS coding

CPT-4 coding

Coding accuracy

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Health Information

CCS certification

RHIT/RHIA certification

Tools

AHIMA coding guidelines

Job description

Company Description

More Than Just Care,It’sCommunity

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 beMunson Material.

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.

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• 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

This position is eligible for a $4,500 sign on bonus!

**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.