Inpatient Coding Specialist — Accurate ICD-10 Expert

CO500 Nebraska Methodist Health System; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System seeks a qualified Health Information Management coder to review patient files and assign ICD-10-CM codes for accurate UHDDS data and DRG grouping. This role emphasizes code accuracy and documentation to maximize reimbursement across hospital and rehab settings.

You will collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists, adhere to productivity expectations, and help ensure compliant coding practices within the organization.

Qualifications

• HIM degree or related healthcare degree; or 5 years coding experience.
• RHIT/ CCS/ CCA/ CPC certifications preferred.
• Proficient in ICD-9CM/ICD-10-CM coding nomenclature.
• Ability to ensure compliant documentation and maximum reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM codes for inpatients and rehab inpatients.
• Add POA indicators to diagnoses.
• Group DRGs and prepare claims with required accuracy.
• Ensure timely submission of claims within productivity standards.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists to query physicians.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

DRG grouping

POA indicators

Coding accuracy

Education

Health Information Management degree

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HIM

Tools

Optum coding tool

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System seeks a qualified Health Information Management coder to review patient files and assign ICD-10-CM codes for accurate UHDDS data and DRG grouping. This role emphasizes code accuracy and documentation to maximize reimbursement across hospital and rehab settings.

You will collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists, adhere to productivity expectations, and help ensure compliant coding practices within the organization.