Senior Medical Coding Professional, Inpatient
Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, 68511, USA
Listed on 2026-07-11
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Healthcare
Medical Billing and Coding, Healthcare Administration, Medical Records
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The Senior Medical Coding Professional, Inpatient supports payment integrity initiatives by reviewing inpatient claims for coding accuracy, DRG assignment, and compliance with official guidelines. You will report to the Manager, Payment Integrity.
Key Responsibilities- Review inpatient records for coding accuracy and DRG validation
- Identify anomalies for audit targeting
- Apply ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines and DRG logic
- Assess how coding impacts reimbursement and severity adjustment
- Conduct retrospective audits and document findings
- Recommend adjustments, recoveries, or provider education
- Collaborate with clinical reviewers and data analysts
Required Qualifications
- Required:
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CIC - 5+ years inpatient coding experience
- Audit or validation experience
- Strong DRG knowledge (MS-DRG/APR-DRG)
- Understanding of CDI and severity of illness (SOI/ROM) concepts
- 3M Coding software experience
- BA degree
- Previous leadership experience
- Work-At-Home Requirements
- To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:
- At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
- Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
- Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
- Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
- Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
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Pay RangeThe compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$71,100 - $97,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of BenefitsHumana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
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