Coding Specialist Sr.

The US Oncology Network•Richardson, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

The US Oncology Network is looking for a Coding Specialist to join their team at Texas Oncology. This full-time remote position will support the Urology Surgery Department at their Central Business Office. The role offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative and supportive team focused on delivering high-quality coding services for a growing urology surgery specialty. Team members are encouraged to develop their expertise, contribute process improvement ideas, and make a meaningful impact on operational and revenue cycle success. As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas. The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of a course in medical record technology.
Minimum one year of coding medical experience required.
Completion of a course in Medical Terminology
Minimum five years medical coding experience
Must live in the state of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Three years experience medical coding preferred.
Applicable certification preferred.
Knowledge of medical records coding procedures and knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 Coding Systems highly desirable.
Prior oncology experience preferred.
Certification as RHIT preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all medical record coding activities.
Assigns appropriate diagnostic codes to patient charts and reports as assigned.
Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to assign ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines.
Identifies principal and secondary diagnosis with minimal error based on the national based standards.
Codes with an accuracy of 97% based on QA internal reviews.
Records all diagnostic procedures and assigns appropriate procedure codes.
Requests diagnosis from physicians when information is not recorded.
Determines and records the required medical information.
Updates coding procedures and guidelines.
Works with medical assistants and other staff in coordinating medical information and patient charts.
Maintains the confidentiality of the medical information contained in each record.