Inpatient ICD-10 Coder – Precise DRG & Claims Expert

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

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Omaha, NE, seeks a Medical Coder II to review patient files, assign ICD-10-CM codes for inpatient and rehab records, and ensure accurate data for claims and reimbursement. The role supports UHDDS definitions and DRG grouping while adhering to productivity standards.

Education requirements include HIM degree or related healthcare degree, or five years coding experience; certifications RHIT/CCS/CCA/CPC.

Qualifications

• Requires HIM degree or related health care degree (associate's or bachelor's) or five years coding experience.
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• Requires college level courses in anatomy and physiology, biology, disease process and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM codes to inpatients and rehab inpatients to maximize reimbursement.
• Ensure DRG grouping and finalization for timely claim submission.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists to query physicians when documentation needs clarification.
• Update the Optum tool with final DRG or queries.

Skills

Analytical ability

Education

Health Information Management degree or related health care degree

RHIT/CCS/CCA/CPC certifications

Tools

Optum Computer Assisted Coding

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Omaha, NE, seeks a Medical Coder II to review patient files, assign ICD-10-CM codes for inpatient and rehab records, and ensure accurate data for claims and reimbursement. The role supports UHDDS definitions and DRG grouping while adhering to productivity standards.

Education requirements include HIM degree or related healthcare degree, or five years coding experience; certifications RHIT/CCS/CCA/CPC.