Medical Coder- Certified *

Cherrycountyhospital; Nebraska; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherrycountyhospital in Valentine, NE is seeking a detail-oriented Certified Hospital Coder to join our team. The role involves coding inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring compliance with guidelines.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, current coding certification, and a minimum of 2 years coding experience. Join us for a rewarding career in a collaborative healthcare environment, starting at $27.01 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Holds current coding certification in CPC, CCS, CCA, or RHIT.
• Minimum of 2 years formal coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation for accurate coding.
• Assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Identify missing or incomplete charges.
• Assist with claim denials.
• Maintain coding certification.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff.

Skills

Knowledge of ICD-10

Knowledge of CPT

Knowledge of HCPCS coding

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Experience with hospital coding

Education

High school diploma

Current coding certification (CPC, CCS, CCA, RHIT)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Description

Location: Cherry County Hospital- Valentine, NE 69201

Compensation: Starting at $27.01 (based on experience)

Position: Full-Time

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Now Hiring – Certified Hospital Coder

Join our team as a Certified Hospital Coder! We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to accurately code inpatient and outpatient hospital services while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and reimbursement requirements.

Responsibilities Include:

• Review clinical documentation for accurate coding.
• Assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Identify missing or incomplete charges.
• Assist with claim denials and documentation improvement.
• Maintain coding certification and stay current on coding regulations.
• Collaborate with providers and healthcare staff to support accurate billing and reimbursement.

Qualifications:

• Certified medical coder with knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, coding guidelines, and healthcare reimbursement.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Experience with hospital coding and electronic health records is preferred.

If you're committed to accuracy and enjoy working in a collaborative healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you!

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out to our Human Resources Department.

Requirements

High school diploma required.

Holds current coding certification in one of the following: CPC (Certified medical Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CCA (Certified Coding Associate), RHIT (Registered Health Information Technologist). Other certifications will be considered.

Minimum of 2 years formal coding experience with certification.