Job description
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Shift Details:
Full time - Days
Why Nebraska Medicine:
Our shared values reflect who we are and why we’re here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.
- Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement
- Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care
- Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of America’s top employers and the best employer in Nebraska. Come join us!!
Review clinical documentation for defined account types and assign correct diagnosis and procedure codes to ensure accurate clinical information and reimbursement for the organization. Utilize encoder and analyzes coding and coding edits to facilitate complete and compliant coding. Complete work queues in electronic health record and resolves Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), Outpatient Code Editor (OCE), Local Coverage Determination (LCD) and National Coverage Determination (NCD) edits proactively to facilitate effective, efficient Revenue Cycle processes. Communicate with hospital clinical areas in the organization to facilitate appropriate charging and documentation.
Required Qualifications:
- High school education or equivalent required.
- Completed accredited course work for coding certificate with current credentialing as Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or completion of an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) accredited Health Information Management (HIM) program with current credentialing as an Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required
- Demonstrate analytical abilities to identify and comprehend opportunities for coding and documentation improvement through observation, data analysis and interpretation required.
- Knowledge in PC based applications, specifically an encoder required.
- Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain working relationships in department and hospital to foster a team environment required.
- Must be a self-starter, exercise independent problem solving skills and manage job priorities in a self-directed manner.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ICD Diagnosis and Procedure coding, Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), Outpatient Code Editor (OCE), National Coverage Determination (NCD), and Local Coverage Determination (LCD and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) required.
- Knowledge of coding guidelines required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience coding in an acute care facility preferred.
- Program with current credentialing as an RHIT, CPC or CCS preferred.
- Knowledge of state/federal rules and regulations pertaining to healthcare coding preferred.
- Knowledge of ambulatory and observation coding query process or ED provider communication workflow preferred.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.
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