Health & Information Management Info Coder III

DaMar Staffing; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing is seeking a Radiation Oncology Coder to abstract orders, charges, and diagnoses from oncology records for accurate billing. The role emphasizes coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with physicians and staff.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of radiation oncology coding experience, with credentials such as ROCC or CPC/CCS, and proficiency in ARIA and EPIC systems. This on-site position in California requires strong communication and detail orientation.

Qualifications

• Strong English communication and writing skills required.
• Able to follow coding conventions (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, modifiers).
• Experience with radiation oncology coding and billing modules is required.
• Credentials such as ROCC, CO C, or CPC/CCS are preferred.
• 2-3 years of radiation oncology coding/billing experience.

Responsibilities

• Abstract orders, charges and related diagnoses from radiation oncology records for billing accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with clinical billing and coding regulations and accurate documentation.
• Determine and input ICD-10-CM and other codes for radiation therapy procedures; verify CPT/ICD coding alignment.
• Review daily charges in ARIA before interfacing to EPIC to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Anatomy knowledge

Coding knowledge

Education

AHIMA or AAPC credentials

CPC or CCS certification

Tools

ARIA

EPIC

Job description

Job Title

Radiation Oncology Coder

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Reports to: Manager, Coding
• The radiation oncology coder will be responsible to abstract orders, charges and related diagnoses from radiation oncology records to ensure services billed are consistent with the record documentation
• The coder will ensure compliance with all the clinical billing and coding regulations and will work with the faculty and staff to ensure accurate documentation of billable services
• The coder will determine and input appropriate ICD-10 CM and other codes for all radiation therapy procedures and analyze and validate that all charges are interfaced with the appropriate ICD10 and CPT codes
• The coder will be become efficient with the record and verify system ARIA where they will review the department daily charges for accuracy prior to interface from ARIA to EPIC
• Is always compassionate and empathetic for both patients and team members; makes eye contact, smiles and or greets every individual using the individual's name, if known; treats all guests and co-workers with the utmost respect, dignity, courtesy and respects their confidentiality; arrives to meetings on time; keeps personal conversations with other employees offstage, out of earshot of patients and visitors
• Approaches work creatively and continuously looks for new and flexible ways to solve problems; encourages and implements ideas to improve safety, customer service and operational performance; works to create efficient and effective systems so that time is not spent repeating and fixing problems; initiates and supports change
• SERVICE: Collaborates to effectively and compassionately serve our patients, each other and the community
• Anticipates customer's needs; maintains a calm, quiet, healing environment; accepts assignments graciously and carries out duties with pride; recognizes that every individual has an area of expertise and his/her contribution is valuable; keeps patients, families, customers and team members informed about time, thanks the person for waiting, and apologizes for delays

Qualifications

• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Knowledge of ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPC and Modifiers coding conventions
• Must be knowledgeable of the ASTRO and ACR policies and guidelines for coding and documentation
• AHIMA or AAPC credentials, certification for Radiation Oncology coding, and /or CPC or CCS certification
• Experienced in Radiation Oncology coding and billing modules
• Radiation Oncology Certified Coder(ROCC), and/or additional Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) or Certified Physician Coder (CPC)
• 2-3 years of experience in radiation oncology coding/billing setting required
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned dutiesKnowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease process and medical terminology
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Professional and Hospital Coding experience