Clinical Coding Specialist I - Radiation Oncology - Full Time Days

Indiana University Health; Muncie (IN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a remote-after-training Medical Coder for Radiation Oncology at Ball Memorial Hospital. Responsibilities include extracting data and assigning CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes for billing, reporting and regulatory compliance for inpatient and outpatient services.

Candidates should have completed an accredited coding program, with 2–3 years coding experience; RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CCA/COC/CPC credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited coding program.
• Previous coding experience.
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, COC, or CPC credential.

Responsibilities

• Charge entry
• Charge and code review
• Coding edit corrections
• Denial review

Skills

Coding experience

Credentials

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Accredited coding program

Job description

Overview

Location

Home Base is Radiation Oncology at Ball Memorial Hospital

Hours

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

This position will be remote after onsite training requirements for first 90 days or until training is finalized. Onboarding will include RCS system training as well as some job shadow with clinical team and coder from another region.

Job Summary

Reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract data and assigns all appropriate CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 procedural and diagnostic codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance for inpatient and/or outpatient technical and professional charges.

Key Responsibilities

• Charge entry
• Charge and code review
• Coding edit corrections
• Denial review
• Candidates who will be considered will be those who have:
• Completed an accredited coding program, have previous coding experience, or hold a RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, COC, or CPC credential
• A minimum of 2-3 years of coding experience
• Oncology and/or Radiation Oncology experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Requirements

Requires high school diploma or equivalent.

• Must have completed an accredited coding program, have previous coding experience, or hold a RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, COC, or CPC credential.
• Requires ability to read, understand and interpret medical records and other treatment documentation.
• Requires high level of concentration.
• Requires the ability to function effectively in a high-volume environment.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills to communicate with physicians.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.