Denials Coder

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Omaha seeks a Denials Coder to play a critical role in our revenue cycle by addressing and resolving outstanding insurance balances and complex denials. You will apply ICD-10 and CPT coding to compare documentation against claims, adjust codes, manage work queues, and collaborate with providers to rectify errors while submitting well-supported appeals to payers.

This role emphasizes regulatory compliance, data integrity, and clear communication under pressure, with a

Qualifications

• One year of coding experience required
• Foundation in medical insurance and reimbursement methodologies
• Detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Comfort with automated coding and billing systems and strict data integrity

Responsibilities

• Address and resolve outstanding insurance balances and denials.
• Research denial reasons, review records, and submit well-written appeals to payers.
• Collaborate with providers to rectify claim errors and maintain compliant, efficient billing processes.
• Identify denial trends and participate in staff training to reduce leakage

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Denials management

Revenue cycle

Analytical thinking

Education

CPC certification

RHIT/CPHIT preferred

Medical terminology certificate

Associates degree in related field

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Denials Coder you willplay a critical role in our revenue cycle by addressing and resolving outstanding insurance balances and complex coding denials. You will leverage your analytical expertise to research denial reasons, review medical records, and submit well-written, supported appeals to both commercial and government health insurance payers. By ensuring accurate reimbursement and minimizing revenue leakage, you will directly contribute to the financial health and operational success of the Alegent Creighton Clinic.

Every day you willutilize your deep knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding to compare documentation against billed services, making necessary adjustments to diagnosis codes, modifiers, and place-of-service information. You will manage active work queues, collaborate with providers to rectify claim errors, and serve as a key point of contact for payer representatives. Whether resubmitting claims electronically or identifying recurring denial trends to conduct proactive staff training, your work will ensure that our billing processes remain compliant and efficient.

To be successful in this role, you willbring at least one year of coding experience and a strong foundation in medical insurance and reimbursement methodologies. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who excels at critical thinking, possesses the ability to troubleshoot complex billing issues, and demonstrates clear, professional communication skills. You should be comfortable working with automated coding and billing systems, capable of prioritizing tasks under pressure, and committed to upholding the highest standards of data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Job Requirements

Preferred

• High School Graduate or GED and 1+ years coding experience upon hire
• Associates Other in related field and Insurance follow up experience upon hire
• Completion of college level courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes and pharmacology upon hire
• Completion of ICD-10 or CPT coding course upon hire
• Certified Professional Coder upon hire or Certified Coding Associate upon hire or Cardiology Coding upon hire or Certified Coding Specialist upon hire or Registered Health Information Technician upon hire

Where You'll Work

From primary to specialty care, as well as walk-in and virtual services, CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.