Hybrid Oncology Coding Specialist - Colorectal

Us Oncology Inc; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Oncology Network is seeking a Coding Specialist to join Texas Oncology in Richardson, TX. This full-time, hybrid remote role supports the Central Business Office at 3001 E President George Bush Hwy, Richardson, TX 75082.

Under direct supervision, you will assign ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes, maintain coding accuracy, and work with medical staff to ensure compliant documentation. The ideal candidate has coding experience and familiarity with oncology coding environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in medical record technology.
• Minimum one year of coding medical experience; three years preferred.
• ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding systems knowledge desirable.
• Certification preferred.

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.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-9 coding

CPT-4 coding

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Terminology course

RHIT certification preferred

Job description

The US Oncology Network is seeking a Coding Specialist to join Texas Oncology in Richardson, TX. This full-time, hybrid remote role supports the Central Business Office at 3001 E President George Bush Hwy, Richardson, TX 75082.

Under direct supervision, you will assign ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes, maintain coding accuracy, and work with medical staff to ensure compliant documentation. The ideal candidate has coding experience and familiarity with oncology coding environments.