As a coder, you will ensure accurate communication with insurance companies so services are documented correctly and payments are processed efficiently.
You will translate patients’ medical records into standardized codes for diagnoses and treatments while maintaining compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
This role requires strong attention to detail, solid coding knowledge, and effective communication with providers and staff to help ensure claims are processed correctly and on time.
You will also work with practice staff on coding assignments, charge validation, and discrepancy resolution across clinical departments.
Required
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Certified Professional Coder Hospital Apprentice (CPC-H)
- Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A)
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
- Cardiology Coding
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based
- Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Coder (CCVTC)
- Certified Health Care Compliance
- Certified Interventional Radiology Cardio Coder
- Certified Professional Coder Hospital
- Radiology Certified Coder
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Preferred
- Prior healthcare billing experience
Key duties
- Abstract information from medical records into appropriate coding systems
- Determine diagnoses after reviewing medical records
- Assign MS-DRGs and APCs as appropriate
- Code records using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 rules and guidelines
- Sequence diagnostic and procedural codes according to organizational procedures
- Enter and validate charges using appropriate tools
- Compare charges with coded procedures and resolve discrepancies
Location
Omaha, Nebraska, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago