Abstractor

• Manage the charge capture process for professional charges within the Munson system
• Verify and analyze medical records and encounter forms to determine primary and secondary diagnoses and procedures
• Assign diagnostic codes, procedural codes, and modifiers using CMS and Munson guidelines
• Perform data entry of charges
• Resolve coding and revenue-capture discrepancies
• Serve as a liaison between the Central Billing Office and sites/departments
• Review office-based electronic charges and encounter forms for completeness and accuracy
• Review physician documentation of surgical procedures and accurately assign billing codes
• Work with the central billing team to code and enter charges within two business days
• Identify educational needs and compliance issues and report them to the Director of Central Billing Office
• Serve as an expert resource for physicians, office management staff, and central billing staff
• Research and respond to coding and compliance questions
• Coordinate accurate assignment of procedure codes and modifiers
• Assist with orientation and training of new coding and charge capture employees
• Perform other duties as assigned

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