Sr Professional Coding Associate
Sr Professional Coding Associate
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Job Description
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)ShiftDetails:
Flexible Start times
8 hr shifts
Why Work at Nebraska Medicine
- Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
- Leading Health Network Work with the regions top academic health network partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education research and patient care.
- Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences reflecting the communities we serve.
- Educational Support Enjoy up to $5000/year in tuition assistance a 35% discount at Clarkson College and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.
Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
Review documentation for professional charges involving ancillary E/M and/or bedside/clinical procedures as well as surgery and/or anesthesia. Review accuracy of diagnosis and procedure codes within charge review edit error and/or follow up on work queues and folders within computer aided coding software. Correct diagnosis and procedure codes when necessary to ensure accurate clinical information and reimbursement for the organization. Utilize encoder and/or computer aided coding software to analyze coding and coding edits to facilitate complete and compliant coding. Complete work queues in electronic health record and/or computer aided system to resolve CCI OCE LCD and NCD edits proactively to facilitate effective efficient Revenue Cycle processes. Communicate with ambulatory areas of the organization to include providers clinic mangers and administrators to facilitate provider education and revenue integrity.
Required Qualifications:
- High school education or equivalent required.
- Complete accredited course work for coding certificate with current credentialing as Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or completion of an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) accredited Health Information Management (HIM) program with current credentialing as an Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required.
- Minimum of two years post-secondary education with coursework in business medical assistant program or nursing assistant program OR equivalent combination of education/experience in coding (one year of education equals one year of experience) required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience coding in an acute care facility preferred.
- Completion of an AHIMA accredited HIM Program with current credentialing as an RHIT CPC or CCS preferred.
- Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations pertaining to healthcare coding preferred.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion marital status sex age national origin disability genetic information sexual orientation gender identity and protected veterans status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
