What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical Coder position at Nebraska Methodist Health System?
Certified Surgical Coder | Nebraska Methodist Health System
Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Certified Surgical Coder to accurately assign codes for professional charges related to surgical procedures for both inpatient and outpatient services. The role involves applying the correct CPT, ICD-10-CM codes, and modifiers in alignment with medical policies and guidelines.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes to outpatient records for maximum reimbursement, adhering to coding principles and UHDDS definitions.
- Maintains 95% accuracy rate when entering codes into the code summary for timely claim submissions.
- Reviews CPT and HCPCS codes to ensure accurate charges for services and devices, attaching modifiers and making necessary adjustments.
- Collaborates with physicians to review hospital billing charges and ensure accuracy, addressing any insurance billing updates.
- Investigates claim denials, corrects codes as needed, and ensures timely submission of claims, maintaining productivity standards for various encounter types.
Location:
- Methodist Corporate Office - 825 S 169th Street, Omaha, NE.
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday.
- Full-time, flexible, 8-hour daytime shifts.
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D) required.
- College level completion of courses in anatomy and physiology, biology, disease process, and medical terminology required.
- Associate's Degree in Health Information Management or healthcare related degree preferred.
- Participates in mandatory in-services and continuing education as mandated by policies and procedures, external agencies, and as directed by supervisor.
- 3 years previous experience coding physician services from documentation preferred, surgical and Evaluation/Management (E/M) required.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) or Registered Health Information Tech (RHIT) or certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) required.
About Methodist:
Methodist Health System named by Forbes in 2024 as "Nebraska's Best Employer" and "Best Employer for New Graduates"
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.
Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.
