Oncology Coding Analyst — Hybrid Role for Accurate Claims

US Oncology Inc.; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

US Oncology Inc. is seeking a Coding Analyst to support the Research Billing Department in Richardson, Texas. This full-time hybrid role involves performing billing and coding activities, ensuring accuracy in patient account coding, and compliance with guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, AAPC Certified Professional Coder certification, and at least three years of coding experience, particularly in oncology.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of AAPC Certified Professional Coder Exam required.
• Minimum three years of medical coding experience required.
• Prior oncology and medical billing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform billing and coding activities under limited supervision.
• Assign appropriate billing codes to patient accounts.
• Review requests for coding changes based on payer denials.
• Abstract clinical information to assign ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS codes.
• Correct coding errors post-claim processing.

Skills

Medical coding accuracy

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Oncology experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAPC Certified Professional Coder Exam

Tools

Optum Encoder

Job description

US Oncology Inc. is seeking a Coding Analyst to support the Research Billing Department in Richardson, Texas. This full-time hybrid role involves performing billing and coding activities, ensuring accuracy in patient account coding, and compliance with guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, AAPC Certified Professional Coder certification, and at least three years of coding experience, particularly in oncology.