Surgical Coding Specialist | Drive Accurate Hospital Claims

Bestcare; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking an experienced Medical Coder to assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT procedures, and HCPCS codes for outpatient records in accordance with policy. You will ensure accurate coding, timely submission of claims, and maintenance of coding index.

Required: High School Diploma or GED; 3+ years of physician services coding (Surgical & E/M); CPC/COC/RHIT/CCA/CCS-P certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years experience coding physician services (Surgical & E/M) preferred.
• CPC or COC or RHIT or CCA or CCS-P certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis, CPT procedure codes, and HCPCS device codes to outpatient records with accuracy.
• Enter codes into the code summary to maintain disease and operation index for timely claims submission.
• Review CPT/HCPCS in code summary and charge viewer to ensure charges reflect services provided.
• Review charges with physicians to ensure accuracy; address insurance billing updates and denials.
• Investigate claim denials and correct coding as needed within standard timeframes.
• Maintain Accounts Receivable within 3 days of discharge for outpatient encounters and meet productivity standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Coding software

MS Office

Job description

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking an experienced Medical Coder to assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT procedures, and HCPCS codes for outpatient records in accordance with policy. You will ensure accurate coding, timely submission of claims, and maintenance of coding index.

Required: High School Diploma or GED; 3+ years of physician services coding (Surgical & E/M); CPC/COC/RHIT/CCA/CCS-P certification.