Denials Coder

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alegent Creighton Clinic is seeking a Denials Coder to address and resolve outstanding insurance balances and complex denials. You will review medical records, submit supported appeals, and collaborate with providers to correct claim errors, ensuring accurate reimbursement and minimizing revenue leakage.

With strong ICD-10 and CPT knowledge, you will work with automated coding systems and billing platforms to maintain data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of coding experience.
• Foundation in medical insurance and reimbursement methodologies.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Comfortable with automated coding/billing systems.
• Ability to prioritize tasks under pressure and maintain data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Research denial reasons and review medical records.
• Submit well-supported appeals to payers (commercial/government).
• Compare documentation against billed services and adjust codes/modifiers/place of service as needed.
• Manage active work queues and collaborate with providers to rectify errors.
• Resubmit claims electronically and identify recurring denial trends for staff training.
• Ensure billing processes remain compliant and efficient.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

CCS Certification

Tools

Automated coding systems

Billing software

Payer portals

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 General Studies and 1+ years coding experience, upon hire or
• High School GED Generals Studies and 1+ years coding experience, upon hire and
• Associates Other in related field and Insurance follow up experience, upon hire and
• Completion of college level courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes and pharmacology., upon hire and
• 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.