CODING SPECIALIST SR - BREAST & GEN SURGERY

The US Oncology Network; Richardson (TX); Híbrido; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Tempo integral

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Hybrid remote

Resumo da oferta

The US Oncology Network, serving Texas Oncology, is seeking a Coding Specialist for a full-time hybrid remote role in Richardson, TX. The position supports the Central Business Office and requires Texas residency, with standard Monday–Friday hours.

Responsibilities include abstracting records, assigning ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes, ensuring compliance, and maintaining confidentiality. Oncology coding experience is preferred, with strong documentation and coding accuracy expectations.

Qualificações

• The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent with training in medical record technology.
• Minimum one year of medical coding experience; three years preferred.
• Certification in medical coding is preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding systems and coding procedures is highly desirable.
• Level 1 requirements include a course in Medical Record Technology.
• Level Sr adds a course in Medical Terminology and five years of medical coding experience, oncology preferred.
• RHIT, CPC, CCS-P or equivalent certifications are preferred.
• Two years of professional surgical coding experience preferred; general/breast surgery coding experience required.
• Experience with CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and modifiers for surgical services; coding compliance and documentation review.
• Ability to work independently in a remote coding environment; strong documentation review skills.

Responsabilidades

• Abstract clinical/demographic data from medical records to assign ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes.
• Identify principal and secondary diagnoses based on standards.
• Code with 97% accuracy per QA reviews.
• Document diagnostic procedures and assign procedure codes.
• Request missing diagnosis information from physicians when needed.
• Determine and record required medical information.
• Update coding procedures and guidelines; coordinate with medical staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical information in each record.

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical record technology course

Medical Terminology course

RHIT certification

CPC/CCS-P or equivalent coding certification

Oncology coding specialization

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

The US Oncology Network is looking for a Coding Specialist to join our team at Texas Oncology! This full time hybrid remote position will support our Central Business Office at 3001 E President George Bush Hwy Richardson, TX 75082. This position will work Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm and also requires the candidate to live in the state of Texas.

As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer.Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.

What does the Coding Specialist do?

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.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and 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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the position will have the following background and experience:

Level 1

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

Level Sr (in addition to level 1 requirements)

• Completion of a course in Medical Terminology
• Minimum five years medical coding experience, prior oncology experience preferred.
• Certification as RHIT preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPC, CCS-P, or equivalent coding certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of professional fee surgical coding experience preferred
• General/Breast surgery coding experience required
• Surgical Oncology coding experience preferred
• Experience reviewing operative reports and physician documentation, applying CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and modifiers for surgical services
• Experience with coding compliance, documentation review, and regulatory guidelines
• Experience working independently in a remote coding environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment.