Onsite Medical Coding Specialist - ICD-10/CPT-4 (Oncology)

US Oncology Inc.; Eugene (OR); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M/D/V

Life Ins.

401(k)

Job summary

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute in Eugene, OR is seeking a Coding Specialist to perform medical record coding and assign diagnostic codes to patient charts and reports under direct supervision.

The role supports the US Oncology Compliance Program and requires CPC certification, a high school diploma, and at least one year of medical coding experience; familiarity with ICD-10 and CPT-4 is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Must have HS diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a course in medical terminology is required.
• CPC certification is required.
• Minimum one year of medical coding experience; three years preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding systems highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Abstract relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to assign ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines.
• Identify principal and secondary diagnosis with minimal error based on national standards.
• Code with an accuracy of 97% based on QA internal reviews.
• Record all diagnostic procedures and assign appropriate procedure codes.
• Request diagnosis from physicians when information is not recorded.
• Determine and record the required medical information.
• Update coding procedures and guidelines; coordinate with medical staff.

Skills

Medical coding accuracy

Attention to detail

ICD-10 knowledge

CPT-4 knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology course

CPC certification

Job description

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute in Eugene, OR is seeking a Coding Specialist to perform medical record coding and assign diagnostic codes to patient charts and reports under direct supervision.

The role supports the US Oncology Compliance Program and requires CPC certification, a high school diploma, and at least one year of medical coding experience; familiarity with ICD-10 and CPT-4 is highly desirable.