Overview
The US Oncology Network is seeking a Coding Specialist to join Texas Oncology. This full-time hybrid remote role supports the Central Business Office in Richardson, Texas, and requires the candidate to live in the state of Texas. The position works Monday through Friday.
Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, delivering high-quality, evidence-based cancer care close to home. The organization is committed to advancing community-based cancer treatment through leading-edge technology, research, and a strong compliance culture.
Responsibilities
- Abstract relevant clinical and demographic information from medical records to assign ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines.
- Identify principal and secondary diagnoses with minimal error based on national standards.
- Maintain a 97% coding accuracy rate based on internal QA reviews.
- Record diagnostic procedures and assign appropriate procedure codes.
- Request diagnoses from physicians when information is missing from the record.
- Determine and record required medical information.
- Update coding procedures and guidelines.
- Coordinate medical information and patient charts with medical assistants and other staff.
- Maintain confidentiality of all medical information contained in each record.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications
Level 1
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of a course in medical record technology.
- Minimum 1 year of medical coding experience required; 3 years preferred.
- Applicable certification preferred.
- Knowledge of medical records coding procedures and ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding systems highly desirable.
Senior Level
- Completion of a course in medical terminology.
- Minimum 5 years of medical coding experience required; prior oncology experience preferred.
- RHIT certification preferred.
Location
Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 week ago