Clinical Coding Specialist I - Radiation Oncology - Full Time Days

Indiana University Health System; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking a skilled medical coder for Ball Memorial Hospital's Radiation Oncology department. The role involves reviewing clinical documentation and diagnostic results to assign CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes for billing, reporting, research and regulatory compliance for inpatient and outpatient services.

Onsite work is required initially with remote work allowed after a 90-day training period; onboarding includes system training and shadowing with a clinical team.

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited coding program.
• Minimum 2–3 years of coding experience.
• Oncology/Radiation Oncology experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Accredited coding program

RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P/CCA/COC/CPC credential

Job description

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.