Certified Medical Coder - Hospital

OrthoNebraska • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

OrthoNebraska creates the inspired healthcare experience all people deserve by giving people a direct path to personalized care and life-enhancing outcomes. With a focus on safety and people, we set the bar high in providing high-quality care with an unmatched experience. Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work. IF this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of apply today! Position Summary: The Hospital Medical Coder , meticulously analyses patient chart documentation and translates the extracted information into standardized medical codes for the facility component. This role needs to be detailed oriented and knowledgeable of coding guidelines. Position details Status Full-Time Shift Days FTE / Hours 1.0 / 40 Schedule Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Requirements

• Education : High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification : Current/active Coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC required.
• Experience : 2+ years' experience actively coding preferred.
• Proficiency in facility, ICD 10 PCS and Surgery required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with healthcare professionals and team members.
• Efficiently manage workload to meet coding deadlines and organizational productivity standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Must be able to pass background check.
• We also conduct pre-employment physical and drug testing.
• Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an Orthopedic environment preferred.
• Knowledge in working with Cerner is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical record documentation and accurately code and sequence diagnoses and procedures.
• Communicate with physicians when additional documentation is required in order to accurately assign diagnosis or procedure codes. e.g. insufficient, and/or conflicting documentation.
• Input codes and required medical record data items.
• Collaborate with peers and supervisors to develop and implement policies and action plans for improving coding and documentation compliance.
• Maintain high level of customer service with all internal and external contacts.
• Participates in routine coder staff meetings to share information, discuss coding practices, guidelines and policies.
• Complete coding and health information management compliance audits and other projects as assigned by the Coding and Compliance Coordinator/Health Information Manager Customer service and public relations.
• Is expected to comply with safety policies and procedures, regulatory requirements such as OSHA and JCAHO and to participate in corporate-wide and department safety activities
• Employee is responsible for all other duties as assigned for which competency has been demonstrated

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED