Remote Medical Coding Specialist

The US Oncology Network; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The US Oncology Network is seeking a Remote Medical Records Coder to join our team. You will abstract clinical and demographic information from patient charts and assign ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes in accordance with coding guidelines.

This full-time, remote role emphasizes accuracy (97% QA), adherence to compliance standards, and collaboration with medical staff. A high school diploma and a medical record technology course are required; experience with medical coding is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a course in medical record technology.
• Minimum one year of coding medical experience required, three years experience medical coding preferred.
• Applicable certification preferred.
• Knowledge of medical records coding procedures and knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 Coding Systems highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to assign.
• ICD-9 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

ICD-9 coding

CPT-4 coding

Education

High school diploma

Medical record technology course

Job description

The US Oncology Network is seeking a Remote Medical Records Coder to join our team. You will abstract clinical and demographic information from patient charts and assign ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes in accordance with coding guidelines.

This full-time, remote role emphasizes accuracy (97% QA), adherence to compliance standards, and collaboration with medical staff. A high school diploma and a medical record technology course are required; experience with medical coding is preferred.