Oncology Medical Coder (CPC) – Onsite Eugene, OR

US Oncology Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 28,929 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute, Oregon’s largest private oncology practice and a member of the US Oncology network, seeks a Coding Specialist to join the team in Eugene. The role focuses on assigning diagnostic codes to patient charts and reports under supervision, supporting compliance with the US Oncology program.

The position requires CPC certification, a medical terminology course, and at least one year of coding experience, with potential for growth and adherence to coding guidelines.

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

Skills

Medical coding

Attention to detail

Compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology course

CPC certification

Tools

ICD-10 knowledge

CPT-4 coding

Job description

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute, Oregon’s largest private oncology practice and a member of the US Oncology network, seeks a Coding Specialist to join the team in Eugene. The role focuses on assigning diagnostic codes to patient charts and reports under supervision, supporting compliance with the US Oncology program.

The position requires CPC certification, a medical terminology course, and at least one year of coding experience, with potential for growth and adherence to coding guidelines.