Oncology Medical Coder – CPC Certified

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute in Eugene, OR is seeking a Coding Specialist to perform medical record coding, assign ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes, and support the US Oncology Compliance Program.

Under supervision, you will maintain coding accuracy, update guidelines, and collaborate with medical staff while preserving patient confidentiality. This onsite role requires CPC certification and at least one year of coding experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a course in medical terminology.
• CPC certification required.
• Minimum one year of coding medical experience required, three years experience medical coding preferred.
• Knowledge of medical records coding procedures and knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 Coding Systems highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to assign ICD-10 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

Education

CPC certification

Tools

ICD-10

CPT-4 Coding

Job description

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute in Eugene, OR is seeking a Coding Specialist to perform medical record coding, assign ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes, and support the US Oncology Compliance Program.

Under supervision, you will maintain coding accuracy, update guidelines, and collaborate with medical staff while preserving patient confidentiality. This onsite role requires CPC certification and at least one year of coding experience.