CODING SPECIALIST, Full-time Days
$31,200–$31,200 year
HybridBlair, Nebraska, United States
Job Summary
Review clinical documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS, and CPT codes for inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and surgical encounters. Conduct coding audits, submit physician queries for unclear documentation, and resolve billing-related coding issues with Patient Financial Services. Support provider education and analyze error trends to improve revenue cycle performance while adhering to AHIMA standards and CMS requirements. Collaborate with insurance carriers and staff to address inquiries and ensure compliance with federal regulations. This hybrid role requires onsite attendance for meetings and training alongside remote work, with a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of an accredited coding certificate program
- AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification
- Minimum of three (3) years of hospital coding experience
- Experience with hospital billing and reimbursement processes
- At least one (1) year of experience utilizing ICD-10 and CPT coding conventions
- Working knowledge of CMS coding, documentation, and reimbursement requirements
- Demonstrated ability to accurately assign ICD-10 and CPT codes
- Understanding of physician practice operations and healthcare workflows
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding principles
- Ability to handle confidential information in accordance with HIPAA requirements
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Professionalism, integrity, and commitment to ethical coding practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Be able and willing to work scheduled days onsite at our Blair, Nebraska location
- Maintain a productive, secure, and distraction-free home workspace when working remotely
- Have reliable high-speed internet access for remote work
- Attend onsite meetings, training sessions, audits, and department activities as required
- Comply with all MCH policies regarding remote work, data security, and patient confidentiality
Desired Qualifications
- RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P certifications
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