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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Review clinical documentation for defined hospital outpatient accounts and assign correct diagnosis codes to ensure accurate clinical information and reimbursement for the organization. Utilize encoder and analyzes coding and coding edits to facilitate complete and compliant coding. Complete work queues in electronic health record and resolves CCI, OCE, LCD and NCD edits proactively to facilitate effective, efficient Revenue Cycle processes.

Required Qualifications:

* High school education or equivalent required.

* Completed 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 Outpatient Coder (COC) OR completion of an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) accredited Health Information Management (HIM) program with current credentialing as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) required.

* Demonstrate analytical abilities to identify and comprehend opportunities for coding through observation, data analysis and interpretation required.

* Knowledge in PC based applications, specifically an encoder required.

* Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain working relationships in department and hospital to foster a team environment required.

* Must be a self-starter, exercise independent problem solving skills and manage job priorities in a self-directed manner required.

* Effective verbal and written communication skills required.

* Knowledge of coding guidelines required.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Prior coding experience preferred.

* Experience coding in an acute care facility preferred.

* CPC or RHIT preferred.

* Demonstrate knowledge of International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Diagnosis and Procedure coding, National Coverage Determination (NCD), Local Coverage Determination (LCD), Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) preferred.

* Knowledge of state/federal rules and regulations pertaining to healthcare coding preferred.

* Knowledge of inpatient coding query process 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.