Medical Coder Job in Lincoln, Nebraska

Nebraska Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine is seeking a highly-motivated, organized individual to work in a fast-paced orthopedic clinic. The ideal candidate will have experience in coding.

Essential Functions:

• Assigns and sequences ICD-10, CPT, and modifier codes to surgical procedures and fracture care
• Review op reports and turns text into coding or transfers codes directly from op reports
• Enters and reviews for accuracy charge information into EMR
• Prepares and submits clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper
• Identifies and resolves errors with coding
• Responsible for identifying and applying modifiers to surgical procedures for PQRS/MIPS reporting
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant coding/billing changes as they become effective, research all information needed, and assist in implementing them
• Answers questions from patients, clinical, billing staff and insurance companies
• Maintains patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA Guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.

Experience: At least two years’ experience in a health care organization, and surgical coding/insurance billing is required.

Certification: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certification preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, techniques and procedure; and anatomy and physiology
• Knowledge of official coding rules established by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for assignment of procedural codes
• Ability to effectively examine documents for accuracy and completeness
• Ability to research and resolve a wide variety of problems
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and written with clinical and non-clinical staff as well as the public

Job Type: Full-time