Coding Specialist

The US Oncology Network • Lauderdale Lakes, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a course in medical record technology.
• Minimum one year of coding medical experience required.
• Knowledge of medical records coding procedures.
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 Coding Systems highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

• three years experience medical coding preferred.
• Applicable certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED