Billing Coder​/Abstractor

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NECS is currently seeking a full‑time remote Monday‑Friday Billing Coder/Abstractor to join our professional billing team.

The Coder / Abstractor accurately assigns diagnosis and procedure codes to patient records using ICD‑10‑CM and CPT systems, for the purpose of reimbursement and compliance with federal regulations according to diagnosis(es) and procedure(s). The role involves analyzing and reviewing records for completeness, coordinating follow‑up on deficient/delinquent new patient records, abstracting data for accurate coding and diagnosis, inputting ICD‑10 codes from documentation into the EMR (Onco), and working closely with the Billing Office and New Patient Teams to ensure correct diagnosis coding in the EMR.

NECS is a private medical practice composed of 18 oncologists and hematologists serving the region from four different locations in Maine and New Hampshire. Our mission is to make life better for people with cancer and blood disorders. Kindness, compassion, and respect are part of everything that we do - from our phone operators to our physicians, every person on our team is important, and everyone makes a difference.

We are proud to be an adult oncology member of the Dana‑Farber Cancer Care Collaborative, striving to provide the highest quality care and unmatched, holistic support for every patient, every day.

• Identifies and corrects data errors in the chart review process for accuracy and completeness of information.
• Responsible for inputting coded information utilizing various programs within the computer system efficiently and in a timely manner. Enters correct ICD‑10/CPT codes on all diagnoses and procedures into the EMR.
• Acts as a liaison between the Billing Department and medical staff, clinical staff for coding and documentation issues.
• Abstracts records to ensure proper submission of services prior to billing on predetermined selected patients.

• Ability to understand basic billing and coding concepts; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrated full knowledge of insurance payers.
• Proficiency in ICD‑10, CPT/ICD‑10 coding.
• Ability to learn new computer applications quickly and independently and become a skilled user of the company’s proprietary database.
• Familiarity with a variety of practice management software, including EMR(s).
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set by AAPC and AHIMA.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Coder preferred.
• At least two (2) years of coding experience; with CPT/ICD‑10 & HCPCS coding for physician professional charges preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines and principles required.

New England Cancer Specialists offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurances; company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurances as well as long‑term care insurance. Other benefits include a company‑sponsored retirement program, generous paid time off in addition to 10 company‑paid holidays, a wellness program, and other voluntary benefits.