Coder II

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated coding specialist to join their remote team. In this role, you will engage in meaningful work that involves accurately coding medical records and ensuring compliance with guidelines. You will collaborate with healthcare staff to determine appropriate diagnoses and participate in special projects. Offering a supportive environment, this position comes with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, tuition assistance, and a retirement plan. If you are passionate about healthcare and coding, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to stronger communities.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Retirement Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Completion of college courses in medical terminology and anatomy preferred.
• Certifications required: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CPC.

Responsibilities

• Accurately abstract information from medical records into coding systems.
• Code medical records using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 rules.
• Enter and validate charges, verify diagnoses with documentation.

Skills

ICD-9-CM Coding

CPT-4 Coding

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology

Disease Processes

Pharmacology

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Job description

Overview

REMOTE WORK OPPORTUNITY

Your time at work should be fulfilling, rewarding, and inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You’ll engage in challenging, rewarding work every day alongside compassionate colleagues. Join us to help create healthier, stronger communities.

CHI Health values our employees’ well-being and offers benefits that support work/life balance, including:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Direct Primary Plan (No copay, no deductible, access to CHI Health provider 24/7)
• Premium Access to our Family Care Program supporting childcare, pet care, and adult dependent care
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth
• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Our clinics provide primary, specialty, walk-in, and virtual services across more than 20 specialties and 100 locations, some with extended hours, to help you stay healthy and focus on what matters most.

Responsibilities

• Accurately abstract information from medical records into the appropriate coding systems, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
• Determine the most appropriate diagnosis after reviewing medical records. Collaborate with practice staff regarding coding, MS-DRGs, and APCs.
• Code medical records using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 rules, ensuring compliant coding for billing and records.
• Sequence diagnostic and procedural codes correctly and assign MSDRG/APC as appropriate. Provide codes to various departments upon request.
• Enter and validate charges, verify diagnoses with documentation.
• Compare charges with coded procedures, identify discrepancies, and notify the Coding Manager to resolve issues.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Completion of college courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, and pharmacology preferred.
• Certifications required:
• Certified through AHIMA as RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCS-P, OR
• Certified through AAPC as CPC-H or CPC.
• Minimum of 1 year experience preferred.