Oncology Medical Coder — Hybrid Remote

Texas Oncology; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology, part of The US Oncology Network, is seeking a Coding Specialist to support our Central Business Office in Richardson, TX. This full-time hybrid remote role requires coding expertise to assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes according to guidelines and payer requirements.

You will work with multiple oncology specialties, ensuring accurate documentation and cost-effective reimbursements while maintaining HIPAA compliance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of coding medical experience required; three years preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 Coding Systems highly desirable.
• Experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding in oncology settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews provider documentation and abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes in accordance with official coding guidelines, payer requirements, and Texas Oncology policies.
• Applies coding knowledge across surgical oncology specialties including breast, general, colorectal, gynecologic, urologic, thoracic surgery and related clinic services.
• Assigns diagnoses and procedures accurately and consistently while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Reviews documentation to determine code assignment, sequencing, medical necessity support, modifier application, and payer-specific reimbursement requirements.
• Identifies documentation deficiencies and collaborates with providers and leadership to obtain clarification when documentation is incomplete or conflicting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding guidelines and documentation requirements.
• Researches coding, reimbursement, and regulatory questions using coding references and payer policies.
• Assists with denial prevention and revenue integrity efforts by identifying coding trends and reimbursement issues.
• Maintains current knowledge of coding changes, payer updates, compliance regulations, and specialty-specific documentation requirements.
• Participates in coding audits, quality reviews, provider education, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with providers, clinical staff, revenue cycle teams, and other departments to ensure accurate charge capture, coding, and reimbursement.

Skills

Medical coding

Oncology coding knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Payer guidelines knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Course in medical record technology

RHIT certification preferred

Course in Medical Terminology

Job description

Texas Oncology, part of The US Oncology Network, is seeking a Coding Specialist to support our Central Business Office in Richardson, TX. This full-time hybrid remote role requires coding expertise to assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes according to guidelines and payer requirements.

You will work with multiple oncology specialties, ensuring accurate documentation and cost-effective reimbursements while maintaining HIPAA compliance and quality standards.