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

Munsonhealthcare1; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Munson Healthcare is seeking an experienced inpatient coder to analyze medical records and assign ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS and CPT-4 codes according to national guidelines and AHIMA ethics. The role requires RHIT/RHIA or CCS certification and 2+ years of inpatient coding experience, with ability to meet productivity and quality standards.

A sign-on bonus of $4,500 is offered. You will collaborate with physicians and CDI specialists to clarify records and ensure accurate coding for optimal

Qualifications

• Two years of inpatient coding experience required.
• Ability to meet productivity and quality standards.
• Certification as RHIT, RHIA or CCS required.
• Experience with ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS and CPT-4 coding.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records to determine items to be coded and abstracted.
• Assign ICD10-CM diagnoses, ICD10-PCS procedures, and CPT-4 codes per guidelines.
• Abstract and edit data, assign charges for ER levels, infusions and procedures.
• Communicate with physicians and CDI specialists for clarification.
• Maintain organized coding reference materials and participate in ongoing education.

Skills

Inpatient coding

ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS

CPT-4 coding

Physician communication

Education

RHIT certification

RHIA certification

CCS certification

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information

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, 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

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
• 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

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