The US Oncology Network is seeking a Senior Coding Specialist to join Texas Oncology in a full-time hybrid remote role supporting the Central Business Office in Richardson, Texas.
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 cancer care through leading-edge technology, research, and coordinated community-based service.
In this role, you will perform medical record coding activities, assign diagnostic and procedure codes, and support compliance standards for the organization.
Requirements & Qualifications
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 diagnosis clarification from physicians when information is missing.
- Determine and record required medical information.
- Update coding procedures and guidelines.
- Work with medical assistants and other staff to coordinate medical information and patient charts.
- Maintain confidentiality of medical information contained in each record.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of a course in medical record technology required.
- Minimum 1 year of 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.
- For 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
Senior
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 week ago