Clinic Coding Specialist

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 our Central Business Office 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.

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 founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs.

More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today,
Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America.
The US Oncology Network is supported by Mc Kesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.

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.

• Reviews provider documentation and abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes in accordance with official coding guidelines, payer requirements, and Texas Oncology policies.
• Applies coding knowledge across surgical oncology specialties including, but not limited to, breast surgery, general surgery, colorectal surgery, gynecologic oncology, urologic oncology, thoracic surgery, and related clinic services.
• Assigns diagnoses and procedures accurately and consistently while maintaining established productivity and quality standards.
• Reviews documentation to determine code assignment, sequencing, medical necessity support, modifier application, and compliance with payer-specific reimbursement requirements.
• Identifies documentation deficiencies and collaborates with providers and leadership to obtain clarification when documentation is incomplete, conflicting, or insufficient to support code assignment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding guidelines and documentation requirements, while recognizing that providers are ultimately responsible for level selection when applicable.
• Researches coding, reimbursement, and regulatory questions using coding references, payer policies, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits, Medicare guidance, and other approved resources.
• Assists with denial prevention and revenue integrity efforts by identifying coding trends, documentation opportunities, and reimbursement issues that may impact claim accuracy or payment.
• Maintains current knowledge of coding changes, payer updates, compliance regulations, and specialty-specific documentation requirements through ongoing education and training.
• Participates in coding audits, quality reviews, provider education, and process improvement initiatives to support coding accuracy,…