Coding Specialist
The US Oncology Network•Eugene, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
Under direct supervision, this individual will perform all medical record coding activities and assign appropriate diagnostic codes to patient charts and reports. This role will also support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of a course in medical terminology.
- CPC certification required.
- Minimum one year of coding medical experience required.
Nice To Haves
- three years experience medical coding preferred.
- Knowledge of medical records coding procedures and knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 Coding Systems highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to assign ICD-10 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.
Benefits
- M/D/V
- Life Ins.
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
