Medical Coding Specialist

The US Oncology Network•Orland Park, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The US Oncology Network is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to join their new Central Billing Office (CBO). This role is crucial for supporting the growth and operational needs of a multi-specialty oncology practice by centralizing revenue cycle functions. The CBO focuses on accuracy, consistency, and high-quality service. As cancer care becomes more complex, this role will meet the challenge with innovation and operational excellence, streamlining processes, optimizing reimbursement, and supporting clinical teams for overall practice success. The US Oncology Network is dedicated to advancing cancer care in America and is supported by McKesson Corporation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current coding certification such as CPC, COC, CCS, or CCS‑P, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 3-5 years of coding experience in specialty-based practices with surgery and/or oncologic services.
Experience coding within at least one oncology or surgical discipline.

Nice To Haves

Oncology‑specific coding experience across multiple subspecialties.
2-3 years gynecology oncology surgery coding experience or in similar sub-specialty.
Familiarity with PMS, EHRs and oncology‑focused systems (e.g., iKnowMed, AthenaIDX, Centricity, ARIA, MOSAIQ, Epic, Cerner).
Knowledge of revenue cycle processes within a Central Business Office structure.

Responsibilities

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.
Accurately assigns ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for services rendered across a multispecialty oncology practice, including Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Imaging.
Focuses on gynecology oncology surgical coding, as well as billing of chemotherapy infusion services, evaluation and management, in-office procedures and imaging.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory guidelines.
Supports revenue integrity and contributes to optimal reimbursement through precise coding and documentation review.
Partners closely with clinical teams, billing staff, and revenue cycle leadership within the Central Business Office.
Abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to assign current ICD and CPT codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines.
Identifies principal and secondary diagnosis with minimal error based on 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 required medical information.
Updates coding procedures and guidelines.
Works with billing and clinical teams in coordinating medical information and patient charts.
Maintains the confidentiality of medical information contained in each record.
Assists in the development of medical records related reports.
Formats reports according to established guidelines.