Senior Oncology Coding Specialist - Hybrid/Remote Lead

US Oncology Inc.; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Oncology Network's Texas Oncology in Richardson, TX is seeking a Coding Specialist for a full-time hybrid remote role. You will assign ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes and support the Central Business Office at 3001 E President George Bush Hwy, Richardson, TX 75082.

Candidates should have medical coding experience, knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4, and strive for high QA accuracy. The role emphasizes confidentiality and collaboration within an office environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a course in medical record technology.
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts clinical and demographic information to assign ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes.
• Identifies principal and secondary diagnoses with minimal error.
• Codes with an accuracy target of 97% based on QA reviews.
• Records diagnostic procedures and assigns procedure codes.
• Requests diagnosis information from physicians when incomplete.
• Maintains confidentiality of medical information.
• Coordinates medical information with staff.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-9

CPT-4

QA accuracy

Education

High school diploma

Medical record technology course

Tools

RHIT

Job description

The US Oncology Network's Texas Oncology in Richardson, TX is seeking a Coding Specialist for a full-time hybrid remote role. You will assign ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes and support the Central Business Office at 3001 E President George Bush Hwy, Richardson, TX 75082.

Candidates should have medical coding experience, knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4, and strive for high QA accuracy. The role emphasizes confidentiality and collaboration within an office environment.