Certified Coder Abstractor

Job Summary

Working remotely on a full-time basis, the Certified Coder Abstractor will manage the charge capture process for professional charges, ensuring accurate coding and documentation while serving as a liaison between departments and training new employees.

Key responsibilities

• Verify and analyze medical records to assign diagnostic and procedural codes with a 95% accuracy rate
• Review electronic charges and encounter forms for completion and accuracy, coordinating with the central billing team to ensure timely coding
• Serve as an expert resource for coding compliance, addressing questions and discrepancies while identifying educational needs

Required qualifications

• Associate's degree in Health Record Technology or related healthcare field with two years of professional coding experience, or three years of coding experience with relevant credentials
• Must obtain Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIA) credentials within 18 months of employment if not already certified
• Experience in Pulmonary coding is preferred