Coder Abstractor - Pulmonary - 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% ...