Hybrid Remote Medical Coding Specialist (Oncology/GYN)

Texas Oncology; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology in Richardson, TX is seeking a Coding Specialist to join our team. This full-time hybrid remote role supports our Central Business Office and involves coding medical records in ICD-9 and CPT-4.

Under supervision, you will assign diagnostic and procedure codes, ensure QA accuracy, and adhere to coding guidelines. Experience in medical coding and knowledge of coding systems is preferred; RHIT certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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 ICD-9 and CPT-4 Coding Systems highly desirable.
• Course in Medical Terminology (Sr level)
• Minimum five years medical coding experience, prior oncology experience preferred.
• Certification as RHIT 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

QA accuracy 97%

Education

High school diploma

Medical records course

Medical Terminology course

RHIT certification (preferred)

Job description

Texas Oncology in Richardson, TX is seeking a Coding Specialist to join our team. This full-time hybrid remote role supports our Central Business Office and involves coding medical records in ICD-9 and CPT-4.

Under supervision, you will assign diagnostic and procedure codes, ensure QA accuracy, and adhere to coding guidelines. Experience in medical coding and knowledge of coding systems is preferred; RHIT certification is a plus.