Nebraska Orthopaedic Center
Lincoln, NE, USA
Job Title: Surgical Coder
*Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30-5pm
Job Type: Full Time
We always strive to make your experience at Nebraska Orthopaedic Center a friendly, comfortable, and positive one. We want you to feel you received the same high-quality care we would offer a member of your own family. At NOC, we strive to be your healing destination.
Essential Duties
Reviews operative reports and assigns andsequencesaccurateCPT codes, modifiers, and ICD-10 codes to surgical procedures.
EntersCPT,modifiersand ICD-10 codes into the practice management software for claim submission.
Reviews and analyzes data when insurance denies payment of surgical procedures. Ensures proper codes weresubmittedand files appeal letter if neededin order toreceive proper reimbursement.
Responsible for tracking appeals.
Maintains current knowledge of relevant coding changes as they becomes effective andassistsin implementing them.
Answersquestions from patients, clinical and billing staff....