Coder Abstractor - Cardiology - REMOTE

About the Role

The Coder Abstractor is responsible for charge capture process for professional charges within the Munson system, including but not limited to: verifying and/or analyzing medical record and/or encounter form documentation to determine the principle and all secondary diagnoses and procedures; assigning diagnostic codes, procedural codes and modifiers using coding guidelines established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Munson; performing data entry; and, performing discrepancy resolution. Serves as a liaison between CBO and sites/departments. Assists in the orientation and training of new employees within the coding and charge capture area.

Key Responsibilities

• Review office based electronic charges and encounter forms for completion and accuracy, including accuracy of ICD9/10CM, CPT and HCPCS modifier assignment
• Code and enter charges at a 95% accuracy rate
• Review and interpret physician documentation of surgical procedures to accurately assign and enter billing codes
• Identify all applicable diagnosis procedures and codes
• Work with central billing team to ensure charges are coded and entered within two business days
• Identify educational needs and/or compliance issues and report them to the Director of Central Billing Office
• Perform accurate data entry of charges
• Resolve coding discrepancies related to coding and revenue capture
• Obtain and maintain education appropriate to the position
• Serve as an expert resource for physicians, office management staff and central billing staff
• Research and respond to coding and compliance questions, coordinate accurate assignment of procedure codes and modifiers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate's degree in Health Record Technology, or related healthcare field and two years of professional coding experience and must obtain the credentials of a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) within 18 months of employment
• OR three years of professional coding experience and has obtained the credentials of a certified professional coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• OR four to five years of professional coding experience and must obtain the credentials of a certified professional coder (CPC) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) within 18 months of employment
• Must have at least two years of cardiology coding

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, in-person and online development, and access to career hub to help you advance
• Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and free individual retirement counseling
• Free wellness platform for you and your family, plus personalized support for personal or family challenges
• Opportunity to share ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings