Boys Town
Omaha, NE
Coding Specialist Responsible for the accurate and timely review, analysis, and assignment of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for outpatient and clinic services in accordance with official coding guidelines, payer requirements, and Boys Town policies. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Reads and interprets medical record documentation to include diagnostic and procedural phrases performed during the visit (e.g., observation, inpatient, surgery, clinic encounter, etc.) and then translates them into appropriate coding form. Analyzes health record to identify relevant diagnoses, procedures, supplies, and modifier requirements for distinct patient encounters for a variety of specialties. Applies knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPC coding guidelines and notes to accept and assign the correct diagnosis, procedural, or supply/service codes, as documented, and sequences them correctly within the encounter. Clarifies conflicting or ambiguous information appearing in the...