Coder Abstractor - Cardiology - REMOTE

A Day In The Life

• 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.

• Responsible for reviewing office based electronic charges and encounter forms for completion and accuracy, including accuracy of ICD9/10CM, CPT and HCPCS modifier assignment.  Codes and enters charges at a 95% accuracy rate. 

• Reviews and interprets physician documentation of surgical procedures to accurately assign and enter billing codes.  Identifies all applicable diagnosis procedures and codes.  Codes and enters charges at a 95% accuracy rate. 

• Works with central billing team to ensure charges are coded and entered within two business days. 

• Identifies educational needs and/or compliance issues and reports them to the Director of Central Billing Office. Performs accurate data entry of charges. 

• Responsible for resolving coding discrepancies related to coding and revenue capture. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining education appropriate to the position.

• Serves as an expert resource for physicians, office management staff and central billing staff.  Researches and responds to coding and compliance questions, coordinates accurate assignment of procedure codes and modifiers. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.