Work as a surgical coder for Nebraska Orthopaedic Center in an in-office, full-time role. The schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with some variation depending on department needs.
Responsibilities include reviewing operative reports, assigning and sequencing CPT, modifier, and ICD-10 codes for surgical procedures, entering codes into practice management software for claim submission, and assisting with appeals and prior authorization support. The role also involves answering coding-related questions from patients and staff, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and assisting with surgical estimates.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of experience with CPT and ICD-10 coding in a healthcare organization preferred
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required
Skills and abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, techniques, procedures, anatomy, and physiology
- Knowledge of official coding rules established by the AMA and CMS
- Proficiency in CPT and ICD-10 coding
- Knowledge of billing practices and clinic policies and procedures
- Ability to review documents for accuracy and completeness
- Ability to research and resolve a wide variety of problems
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with clinical and non-clinical staff and the public
Benefits & Perks
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago
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