Accurately code radiation oncology diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
Code all radiation therapy modalities including IMRT, IGRT, 3D-CRT, brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and specialized treatments.
Review and analyze clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Assign appropriate evaluation and management (E/M) codes for physician services.
Code both professional and technical components for radiation oncology services.
Perform daily charge reconciliation for professional and technical charges.
Ensure coding compliance with Medicare policies, LCD requirements, and payer-specific guidelines.
Stay current with CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS code changes affecting radiation oncology.
Review coding edits, resolve discrepancies, maintain coding accuracy rates.
Participate in internal and external coding audits.
Identify and communicate documentation improvement opportunities to clinical staff.
Collaborate closely with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists to clarify documentation.
Communicate with billing staff to resolve coding-related issues and claim denials.
Assist with training clinical staff on documentation requirements.
Respond to payer inquiries regarding coding and billing.
Associate degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or related field preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
1-3 years of medical coding experience, radiation oncology coding experience highly preferred.
Experience coding evaluation and management services.
Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Active coding certification required: CPC, CCS, COC, or RHIT.
ROCC certification strongly preferred.
Proficiency with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS manuals.
Knowledge of Medicare regulations and compliance requirements.
Familiarity with ASTRO/ACR Guide to Radiation Oncology Coding.
Analytical, critical thinking skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently.
Proficient in electronic health/medical records (EHR/EMR) and practice management systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred: Current ROCC certification from AMAC; experience with radiation oncology-specific EMR systems; experience coding for multiple radiation oncology physicians; understanding of radiation physics and treatment planning concepts.
Remote work option available.
Standard business hours working within Eastern time zone.
Minimal physical requirements; primarily sedentary work at computer workstation.
Location
Florida, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
2 weeks ago