Oncology Medical Coder: Precision Coding Expert

DaMar Staffing; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearview Cancer Institute in north Alabama is seeking a Certified Professional Coder to input diagnostic codes for medical services and ensure codes meet regulations. The outpatient facility emphasizes oncology care with a focus on accurate coding and audits.

This role requires translating physician diagnoses into ICD-9 codes, preparing patient statements, and reviewing medical records to determine patient conditions and treatments.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's degree in Medical Coding or a CPC certification.
• Minimum 1 year of medical coding experience.
• Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Input diagnostic codes for medical services.
• Ensure codes meet federal, legal, and insurance regulations.
• Assist in monthly evaluations and management audits.
• Translate physician diagnoses into codes using classification systems.
• Prepare and review patient statements.
• Read medical records to determine patient conditions and treatments.
• Review selected codes to ensure full service coverage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminology

Typing speed

10-key accuracy

Mathematics skills

ICD-9 familiarity

Communication skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Medical Coding

Medical Coding certification

Job description

Clearview Cancer Institute in north Alabama is seeking a Certified Professional Coder to input diagnostic codes for medical services and ensure codes meet regulations. The outpatient facility emphasizes oncology care with a focus on accurate coding and audits.

This role requires translating physician diagnoses into ICD-9 codes, preparing patient statements, and reviewing medical records to determine patient conditions and treatments.