Health Information Management Coder ()

About HHCS Henderson Health Care Services is a full-service hospital, long term care and two medical clinics in Henderson & Sutton, NE. We are professional, fast‑paced, collaborative and our goal is to provide the greatest healthcare option to Henderson, Sutton and surrounding area patients while maintaining a family‑based culture. Our Work Environment Modern office setting (currently under construction with major growth happening). Growth opportunities within HHCS. Long term employees. Position Health Information Management Coder – FT Henderson Health Care Services, Inc., a progressive, health care facility located in Henderson, NE, is seeking an on‑site, full‑time Health Information Management (HIM) Coder. Responsible for reviewing, interpreting, and accurately coding medical record documentation for clinic and hospital services using standard classification systems (ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, HCPCS). This role ensures completeness, accuracy, and compliance in coding and abstracting patient information to support timely and accurate billing, reimbursement, and reporting. The coder also plays a key role in quality assurance, claims submission, and supporting provider documentation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Review and analyze complete medical records for all clinical and hospital encounters to accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS. Input codes daily into the billing system to ensure diagnoses are present before claims are generated. Utilize encoder software to support coding accuracy and streamline claims submission; optimize functionality to reduce errors and enhance compliance. Serve as a resource for clinical documentation review, identifying gaps or inconsistencies and communicating with providers for clarification. Ensure medical record documentation supports assigned codes and aligns with applicable payer regulations and guidelines. Complete charge entry tasks as needed to facilitate proper reimbursement and documentation compliance. Collaborate with billing staff to review and resubmit denied, rejected, or aged claims, ensuring timely resolution and payment. Review provider remittances, audit requests, and medical record inquiries, responding in a timely and accurate manner. Conduct ongoing surveillance of medical records for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to regulatory and internal documentation standards. Verify census reports and confirm correct admission levels and treatment types. Prepare and submit reports for state, federal, or regulatory purposes as requested by the Administrator, CFO, or HIM Director. Stay up to date with current coding regulations, Medicare/Medicaid requirements, and best practices in HIM and revenue cycle management. Assist with training of new staff and support departmental quality improvement activities. Work closely with physicians and healthcare professionals to clarify documentation or coding questions. Provide support to the Medical Staff, Governing Board, committees, CFO, HIM Director, department supervisors, and Business Office staff as needed. Communicate professionally and maintain positive working relationships across departments. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree; or two years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four‑year college is desirable. RHIT, RHIA desirable certification, licenses or registrations. Benefits Competitive wages and great benefits. $7,500 hire on bonus included! #J-18808-Ljbffr