Sr. Coder Abstractor - Outpatient Surgery

Munson Healthcare; Michigan; On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Michigan is seeking a skilled medical coder to join their dedicated team. The role involves accurately coding outpatient medical records and complex surgeries. Candidates must have an associate's degree in Health Information and at least 2 years of coding experience, or 5 years in lieu. Certification as an RHIT, RHIA, or CCS is also required. Join a company that offers a vibrant community, generous benefits, and a commitment to employee wellness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years coding experience or 5 years without an associate's degree.
• Certification as RHIT, RHIA, or CCS is required.
• Experience using ICD10-CM, ICD10 PCS, and CPT-4 coding systems.

Responsibilities

• Codes and abstracts outpatient medical records accurately.
• Assigns ICD10-CM and CPT-4 procedure codes.
• Maintains organized coding reference materials.

Skills

ICD10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Medical records management

Education

Associate's degree in Health Information

Bachelor's degree in Health Information (preferred)

Job description

• Full-time
• Shift: Day Shift
• Status: Full Time

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 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

Accurately codes and abstracts outpatient medical records, per work assignment, meeting expected productivity standards. Accurately codes and abstracts complex outpatient surgery procedures.

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

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 anda 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 Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (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.