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Sr. Coder Abstractor - Inpatient

Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan's largest healthcare system, serving 540,000 residents across 29 counties with eight hospitals, 7,500 employees, and 1,000 physicians.

Munson Healthcare

Employee count: 5000+

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A Day in the Life

  • Analyzes each medical record to determine which items will be coded and abstracted. Accurately codes and abstracts inpatient medical records, per work assignment, meeting expected productivity standards

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

  • Abstracts and/or edits medical record data as required by departmental guidelines. Assigns and enters charges for ER EM levels, infusions, injections, and procedures per departmental guidelines.

  • Communicates with physicians and Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists to request clarification and/or additional record information that will ensure correct code assignment, appropriate reimbursement, and compliance with established guidelines. This applies to ICD10 and CPT coding.

  • Maintains organized system for personal coding reference material. Participates in educational activities and maintains coding skills.

What’s Required

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information, or CCS certification with a minimum of 2 years coding experience will be considered.

  • Certification as a Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is required.

  • One to three years' previous experience using ICD10-CM and ICD10-PCS coding systems is required.

  • Demonstrated ability to meet productivity and quality standards is required.

Are you Munson Material? Apply today!

**Must have a minimum of two years of inpatient coding experience including coding very complex diagnoses and procedures, and experience with Prebill processes and timely communication and collaboration with CDI to ensure coding accuracy and optimal billing outcomes.

**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.

More Than Just Care, It’s Community

Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation. That’s life 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 a lifestyle most 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 online development, and access to our career hub to help you advance.

  • Thrive: Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and free individual retirement counseling.

  • Be Well: Free wellness platform for you and your family, plus personalized support 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

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Education

Associate degree
Bachelor degree

Experience

2 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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About Munson Healthcare

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Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan's largest and leading healthcare system, based in Traverse City, Michigan. For over 100 years, we've been committed to keeping our communities healthy with comprehensive, compassionate care. Our system includes eight award-winning community hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, home health and hospice services, and rehabilitation centers serving residents across 29 counties in northern Michigan.

With approximately 7,500 employees and 1,000 physicians representing 63 medical specialties, we provide sophisticated diagnostic technology including 3D tomography, advanced cancer and heart treatments, robotic surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, and non-invasive surgical procedures. Our patients benefit from collaborative partnerships with major healthcare systems including Mayo Clinic, Michigan Medicine, Corewell Health, and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital.

Our founding physician, James Decker Munson, MD, established a legacy of compassion and dignity in 1907 that continues today. As a not-for-profit healthcare system, we provide over $170 million annually in community education, free and discounted healthcare services, and vital healthcare programs. We're dedicated to keeping each patient at the center of everything we do while providing high-quality care as close to home as possible.

Employee benefits

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Professional Liability Coverage

Professional liability coverage provided for eligible positions.

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive sign-on bonuses for eligible positions up to $10,000.

Employee Discounts

Various employee discounts available across the healthcare system.

CME Allowance

Continuing medical education allowance for eligible clinical positions.

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