Responsible for surgical coding in an orthopedic practice, including reviewing operative reports, assigning accurate CPT, modifier, and ICD-10 codes, and entering codes into practice management software for claim submission. This role also supports denial resolution, appeal tracking, prior authorization, patient estimates, and communication with clinical and billing staff. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with schedules that may vary based on department needs.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required
- One year of experience with CPT and ICD-10 coding in a healthcare organization preferred
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, procedures, anatomy, and physiology
- Understanding of AMA and CMS coding rules for procedural code assignment
- Proficiency in CPT and ICD-10 coding
- Knowledge of billing practices and clinic policies and procedures
- Ability to examine 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, non-clinical, and public audiences
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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