Charge Entry Specialist FT (In Office)

Nebraska Orthopaedic Center•Lincoln, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 compete to the best of their ability.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Two years’ experience with CPT and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding.
Knowledge of coding policies and insurance carrier guidelines.
Knowledge of coding and clinic operating policies.
Skill in using a computer and a calculator.
Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions.
Ability to work efficiently with patients and coworkers.
Ability to communicate clearly.

Nice To Haves

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews CPT and ICD-10 codes from providers for office charges for accuracy.
If any documentation changes or updates are needed, communicate with the provider for edit completion prior to claim submission.
Assure appropriate modifiers, and carrier rules, are applied.
Once charges are reviewed, release claim for billing.
Attends required meetings and participates on committees as requested.
Participates in educational activities.
Maintains strictest confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Performs related work as required.