Coder

Astera Cancer Care; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearview Cancer Institute in north Alabama is seeking a Certified Professional Coder to input diagnostic codes for medical services in a busy outpatient oncology setting. You will ensure codes meet federal, legal, and insurance regulations, translate the physician's plan into codes, and support monthly evaluations.

The role requires an Associate degree or CPC certification, at least 1 year of medical coding experience, with oncology coding preferred; work is in the business office with no

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Coding or Certified Professional Coding certification required.
• At least 1 year of medical coding experience.
• Oncology coding experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Excellent typing and 10-key speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Input appropriate diagnostic codes for various medical services.
• Ensure codes meet federal, legal, and insurance regulations.
• Assist in monthly evaluations and management audits.
• Translate physician diagnoses and treatment plans into codes using approved classification systems.
• Prepare and review patient statements.
• Read and analyze the medical record to determine patient condition and treatment.
• Review codes to ensure all services are covered.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Typing speed

Mathematics skills

ICD-9 familiarity

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Organizational skills

Deadline meeting

Education

Associate degree in Medical Coding

Certified Professional Coder certification

Job description

Clearview Cancer Institute is north Alabama's leading cancer treatment facility. For over 30 years Clearview Cancer Institute has provided leading-edge treatment and compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. Clearview offers every service and amenity needed in an outpatient setting and our dedication to research and involvement in Phase I-IV clinical trials gives our patients the opportunity to receive potentially life‑saving treatment options.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Certified Professional Coder is to input diagnostic codes for medical services rendered and ensuring that the assigned codes meet required regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Input appropriate diagnostic codes for various medical services.
• Make sure the assigned codes meet all federal, legal, and insurance regulations.
• Assist in monthly evaluations and management audits.
• Understand and translate physician’s diagnosis and treatment plan into code using approved classification systems.
• Prepare and review patient statements.
• Read and understand the medical record of the patient and analyze the information to determine the patient’s condition, the cause of the condition, and how the condition was treated.
• Review the code or codes selected to ensure that it covers all services that were performed for that patient.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Excellent typing and 10-key speed and accuracy
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Familiarity with ICD-9 codes and procedures
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Education/Experience

• Must have an Associate’s degree in Medical Coding or a certification from accredited school in Certified Professional Coding.
• Must have at least one (1) year experience in medical coding.
• Oncology experience preferred.

Working conditions

This position works in the business office of a busy outpatient oncology/hematology/radiation/urology clinic. This person does not have direct contact with patients.

Physical requirements

This position requires that the employee be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for up to eight hours a day.

Direct reports

This position is not a supervisory position. We are looking for compassionate, adaptable individuals who demonstrate the desire to lead and work together to best treat the patients we serve.