Medical Coder- Certified * in North Platte, Nebraska at Cherry County Hospital

Location: Cherry County Hospital- Valentine, NE 69201

Compensation: Starting at $27.01 (based on experience)

Position: Full-Time

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Join our team as a Certified Hospital Coder! We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to accurately code inpatient and outpatient hospital services while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and reimbursement requirements.

• Review clinical documentation for accurate coding.
• Assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Identify missing or incomplete charges.
• Assist with claim denials and documentation improvement.
• Maintain coding certification and stay current on coding regulations.
• Collaborate with providers and healthcare staff to support accurate billing and reimbursement.

• Certified medical coder with knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, coding guidelines, and healthcare reimbursement.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Experience with hospital coding and electronic health records is preferred.

If you're committed to accuracy and enjoy working in a collaborative healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you!

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out to our Human Resources Department.

High school diploma required.

Holds current coding certification in one of the following: CPC (Certified medical Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CCA (Certified Coding Associate), RHIT (Registered Health Information Technologist). Other certifications will be considered.

Minimum of 2 years formal coding experience with certification.