GYN Clinic Coding Specialist

Overview

The US Oncology Network is looking for a Coding Specialist to join our team at Texas Oncology. This full-time hybrid remote position will support the Surgery Urology Department at 3001 E President George Bush Hwy Richardson, TX 75082. This position will work Monday - Friday and also requires the candidate to live in the state of Texas.

Note from Hiring Manager:
This department offers a supportive, remote work environment with company-provided equipment and flexible scheduling. Team members benefit from continuing education through webinars and a corporate AAPC membership, available to all full-time employees upon conversion. We value strong communication, collaboration, and leadership, and are seeking experienced coders ready to contribute to a high-performing team.

As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas. Our mission is to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care and help patients achieve better outcomes.

Under direct supervision, performs all medical record coding activities. Assigns appropriate diagnostic codes to patient charts and reports as assigned. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

• 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 diagnoses with minimal error based on national 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.

The ideal candidate for the position will have the following background and experience:

Level 1

• 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 preferred.
• Applicable certification preferred.
• Knowledge of medical records coding procedures and knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 Coding Systems highly desirable.

Level Sr (in Addition To Level 1 Requirements)

• Completion of a course in Medical Terminology.
• Minimum five years medical coding experience, prior oncology experience preferred.
• Certification as RHIT preferred.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

The work environment is an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care