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.
Maintains patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA Guidelines.
Assistsprior authorization team with needed CPT codes for upcoming surgical cases to obtain authorization.
Assistspatients with Surgical estimates.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Oneyear experiencewith CPT and ICD-10codingin a healthcareorganizationpreferred.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)required.
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations,techniquesandprocedure; and anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge and understanding of official coding rulesestablishedby the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for assignment of procedural codes.
Knowledge andproficiencyin both CPT and ICD-10 coding
Knowledge of billing practices and clinic policies and procedures.
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.
Our physicians have trained among some of the top medical experts and training facilities in the nation. We place a great deal of value on each and every opportunity we have to assist patients to regain the quality of life they deserve. Our commitment to the University of Nebraska Athletic Department (Husker Team Physicians), area high schools, and recreational athletes shows our motivation to minimize an athlete’s downtime so they can complete to the best of their ability. For more information go to: www.nebraskaortho.com
EOE
*Schedules can vary depending on department needs.
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Free parking
Health insurance
License reimbursement
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
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