Coding Specialist

Oregon’s largest private oncology practice and a member of the US Oncology network is looking for a Coding Specialist to join the team. Under direct supervision, this individual will perform all medical record coding activities and support the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to assign ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines.
• Identifies principal and secondary diagnosis 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a course in medical terminology.
• CPC certification required.
• Minimum one year of coding medical experience required; three years preferred.
• Knowledge of medical records coding procedures and ICD-10 and CPT-4 Coding Systems highly desirable.

Pay

The general pay scale for this position is $21 - $46.71 per hour. The actual hiring rate depends on factors such as prior work experience, education, job responsibilities, location, and work performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan

Schedule

Full-time, onsite role in Eugene, OR.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.