Overview
The US Oncology Network is seeking a Coding Specialist to join Texas Oncology. This full-time hybrid remote position supports the Central Business Office in Richardson, TX. The role works Monday through Friday and requires the candidate to live in 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 using leading-edge technology and research to improve patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Under direct supervision, this role performs all medical record coding activities, assigns diagnostic codes to patient charts and reports, and supports the US Oncology Compliance Program.
Essential duties
- Abstract relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record 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.
- Code with 97% accuracy based on internal QA reviews.
- Record all diagnostic procedures and assign appropriate procedure codes.
- Request diagnosis information from physicians when documentation is incomplete.
- 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 in each record.
Work environment
Work is performed in an office environment.
Qualifications
Level 1 requirements
- 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 requirements
- Completion of a course in Medical Terminology.
- Minimum 5 years of medical coding experience; prior oncology experience preferred.
- RHIT certification preferred.
Physical requirements
- Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- Vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
Location
Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 week ago