Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

CommonSpirit Health

Denials Coder

Career Insights for Medical Coder

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on national data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.

$64,910 / year median in the U.S.

-13% projected decline

Explore Career

Job Description

First Job Previous Job

14 of 10,000 Between $19.87 and

$28.06

Per Hour Denials Coder

CommonSpirit Health

Occupation:

Medical Records Specialists

Location:

Omaha, NE - 68124

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

08/21/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

CommonSpirit Health

Web Site:

commonspirit.org

Onsite /

Remote:

Work at home all of the time

Job #: 2026-488415

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Telework & Remote

Full Time Schedule

Full Time

Job Description

Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Medical Coder, you will ensure precise communication with insurance companies so that services are documented correctly and payments are processed efficiently. Every day you will accurately translate patients' medical records into standardized codes for diagnoses and treatments. Using your expertise and training, you will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards. To be successful in this role, you must combine accuracy and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of coding standards and healthcare regulations. Clear communication with providers and staff, along with efficient management of records, ensures claims are processed correctly and on time.

  • Applies a thorough understanding/interpretation of Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and remittance advices, including when and how to ensure that correct and appropriate payment has been received.
  • Communicates effectively over the phone and through written correspondence to explain why a balance is outstanding, denied and/or underpaid using accurate and supported reasoning based on EOBs, reimbursement, and payer specific requirements.
  • Review patient medical record to compare documentation and coding; change coding based on documentation to include diagnosis codes, modifiers, place of service, etc. Communicate with provider to resolve claims that require a written appeal or second level appeal.
  • Resubmits claims with necessary information when requested through paper or electronic methods.
  • Anticipates potential areas of concern within the follow-up function; identify issues/trends and conducts staff training to address and rectify.
  • Recognizes when additional assistance is needed to resolve insurance balances and escalates appropriately and timely through defined communication and escalation channels. Additional Information
    Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Job RequirementsPreferred
  • High School Graduate General Studies and 1+ years coding experience, upon hire or
  • High School GED Generals Studies and 1+ years coding experience, upon hire and
  • Associates Other in related field and Insurance follow up experience, upon hire and
  • Completion of college level courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes and pharmacology., upon hire and
  • Completion of ICD-10 or CPT coding course., upon hire
  • Certified Professional Coder, upon hire or
  • Certified Professional Coder Hospital Apprentice, upon hire or
  • Certified Professional Coder Apprentice, upon hire or
  • Certified Coding Associate, upon hire or
  • Cardiology Coding, upon hire or
  • Certified Coding Specialist, upon hire or
  • Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based, upon hire or
  • Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Coder, upon hire or
  • Certified Health Care Compliance, upon hire or
  • Certified Interventional Radiology Cardio Coder, upon hire or
  • Certified Professional Coder Hospital, upon hire or
  • Radiology Certified Coder, upon hire or
  • Registered Health Information Administrator, upon hire or
  • Registered Health Information Technician, upon hire Where You'll Work From primary to specialty care, as well as walk-in and virtual services, CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy.

We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours. Total Rewards Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards. Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified....

Visit the Employer site for more details

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • 401(k) Plans
  • 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans