Coder Abstractor

Job Overview

The Coder Abstractor is responsible for the charge capture process for professional charges within the Munson system.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify and analyze medical record and encounter form documentation to determine principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign diagnostic codes, procedural codes, and modifiers using CMS and Munson coding guidelines.
• Perform data entry and discrepancy resolution.
• Serve as a liaison between the central billing office and sites/departments.
• Review office-based electronic charges and encounter forms for completion and accuracy.
• Review and interpret physician documentation of surgical procedures to assign and enter billing codes accurately.
• Work with the central billing team to ensure charges are coded and entered within two business days.
• Identify educational needs and compliance issues and report them to the Director of Central Billing Office.
• Resolve coding discrepancies related to coding and revenue capture.
• Serve as a resource for physicians, office management staff, and central billing staff regarding coding and compliance questions.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new employees in the coding and charge capture area.