Coding Specialist Sr. - Team Lead
About The Position
The Coding Specialist performs medical record coding activities under direct supervision. The position assigns diagnostic and procedure codes to patient charts and reports, abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information, and supports compliance with the US Oncology Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, and Business Standards. This full-time hybrid remote role supports the Texas Oncology Central Business Office in Richardson, Texas, and requires the employee to live in Texas. The schedule is Monday through Friday. Texas Oncology is part of The US Oncology Network, a community-based oncology provider delivering evidence-based cancer care across Texas. The Network is supported by McKesson Corporation and is focused on advancing community-based patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a course in medical record technology.
- At least one year of medical coding experience; the senior level requires at least five years.
- For the senior level, completion of a course in Medical Terminology.
- Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 30 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of medical coding experience.
- Applicable certification.
- Knowledge of medical records coding procedures and ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding systems.
- Prior oncology experience.
- RHIT certification.
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 coding accuracy of 97% based on internal quality assurance reviews.
- Record diagnostic procedures and assign appropriate procedure codes.
- Request diagnosis information from physicians when it is not recorded.
- 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 medical information in each record.
- Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
