GYN Clinic Coding Specialist

This full-time hybrid remote position supports our Central Business Office in Richardson, TX. Candidates must live in the state of Texas and work Monday - Friday.

As 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, with approximately 530 providers across 280+ sites in Texas. Our mission is to use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care, helping patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer annually.

About the role

Under direct supervision, the Coding Specialist performs all medical record coding activities, assigns appropriate diagnostic codes to patient charts and reports, and supports and adheres to 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-9 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 record technology.
• Minimum one year of coding medical experience required; three years preferred.
• Applicable certification preferred.
• Knowledge of medical records coding procedures and ICD-9 and CPT-4 Coding Systems highly desirable.

Qualifications (Senior Level)

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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• 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.