Oncology Coder

The LaSalle Network Inc; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

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Job summary

The LaSalle Network is hiring an Oncology Coder for a fully remote, contract-to-hire role. You will apply ICD-CM and CPT-4 coding to complex surgical, procedural, and E/M services, ensuring compliant charge capture and clean claims.

You will work with CMS, OIG, HCFA guidelines, and replicate accurate coding across records, with a productivity target of 8–10 charts per hour and a focus on quality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Oncologic coding experience required.
• CPC certification required.
• Proficient in ICD-CM and CPT-4 coding.
• Ability to interpret NCCI edits and LCDs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records and assign ICD-CM/CPT-4 codes.
• Ensure accurate APC assignment and address NCCI edits.
• Abstract diagnoses and procedures into EMR with accuracy.
• Clarify documentation with providers for accurate codes.
• Provide QA to ensure compliance with coding rules and CMS requirements.
• Compile daily/monthly medical record data for analysis.
• Identify validation edits and correct issues for proper reimbursement.

Skills

Oncology coding

ICD-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

NCCI edits

Education

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in healthcare

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Oncology Coder

LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to hire an Oncology Coder. This contract-to-hire Oncology Coder opportunity is fully remote and offers the chance to make an immediate impact by ensuring accurate, compliant coding across complex surgical, procedural and E&M professional services. In this Oncology Coder role, you will leverage your expertise in ICD-CM and CPT-4 coding, quality standards and reimbursement guidelines to support clean claims, accurate charge capture and strong compliance outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and contribute to high-visibility coding and validation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records and accurately code diagnostic and procedural information in alignment with nationally recognized coding guidelines and reimbursement requirements.
• Assign ICD-CM and CPT-4 codes for appropriate APC assignment and address NCCI edits and charge reconciliation as needed.
• Abstract diagnoses, procedure codes and other key clinical details from the medical record into the electronic medical record and obtain missing information when needed.
• Consult with medical providers to clarify incomplete documentation and determine appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Provide quality assurance to support compliance with coding rules and regulations, including requirements tied to CMS, OIG, HCFA and applicable professional standards.
• Compile daily and monthly reports and tabulate medical record data for research or analysis, as assigned.
• Identify validation edits and revision issues and make corrections that support accurate coding, reimbursement and compliance.

Qualifications

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC).
• Oncology coding experience.
• Ability to meet productivity expectations of approximately 8–10 charts per hour.
• High school diploma/GED (or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training equivalent to a two-year certification course covering medical record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology and classification systems) or an Associate's degree in a related healthcare field.
• Working knowledge of ICD-CM and CPT-4 coding and the ability to interpret and apply coding guidelines, including NCCI edits and LCDs (Local Coverage Determinations).

Key Details

• Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Compensation: $25 – $30 per hour
• Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/
• Work Model: Fully Remote