Profee Oncology Senior Complex Coder

Banner Health; Arnold (MD); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Hematology Oncology Physician Coder to perform complex coding for specialty practices. This fully remote position requires at least 5 years of experience in E/M Oncology coding and the relevant coding certification. Candidates will analyze medical records, ensure compliance, and provide mentorship. Flexible hours are available for this role.

Qualifications

• Requires at least five years of specialized, complex professional coding experience.
• Must be certified through AAPC or AHIMA.
• Surgical Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records and accurately code diagnoses and procedures.
• Provide quality assurance for medical records and compile reports.
• Mentor less experienced staff members.

Skills

E/M Oncology coding

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree in healthcare

Job description

Department Name: Coding Ambulatory

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Revenue Cycle

Estimated Pay Range: $26.82 - $40.22 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

Innovation and highly trained staff. Banner Health recently earned Great Place To Work Certification. This recognition reflects our investment in workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfilment of our team members.

Are you an experienced Hematology Oncology Physician Coder looking for the opportunity to code a wide variety of accounts? Our ideal candidate would have 5+ years of coding experience in Hematology & Surgical Oncology and/or Radiology Oncology. This Senior Complex Coder will be supporting very busy providers/surgeons and is very heavy with E/M coding.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years recent experience in E/M Oncology coding;
• Surgical Oncology experience preferred;
• Must be currently certified through AAPC or Ahima.

The hours are flexible with the ability to work your 8-hour shift between 5am-7pm (Monday-Friday). This is a fully remote position and available if you live in the following states only: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WY.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position performs full range of complex professional coding in support of specialty or multi-specialty physician practices by evaluating medical records and validating that appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes are assigned in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Analyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements.
2. Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent information obtained from the medical record into the electronic medical records.
3. Provides quality assurance for medical records.
4. Compiles daily and monthly reports; tabulates data from medical records for research or analysis purposes.
5. Able to identify validation edits and revision issues to ensure compliant coding.
6. Recognizes and distinguishes complex diagnoses and procedures and has attention to detail to make needed corrections and ensure accurate coding, reimbursement, and compliance.
7. Provides mentoring for less experienced staff members and act as subject matter experts for complex coding.
8. Works independently with the ability to manage and prioritize work assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training equivalent to the two year certification course in medical record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate's degree in a related health care field.

• Requires at least one of the following: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), in an active status with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

Requires five or more years of specialized, complex professional coding experience for clinical specialty areas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Radiology Certified Coder (RCC) if employed in the Imaging space.

Specialty coding certification.

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