Medical Billing Coding Analyst

The US Oncology Network is seeking a Coding Analyst to join Texas Oncology’s Research Billing Department in Richardson, Texas. This full-time hybrid role supports evidence-based cancer care across 280+ sites in Texas, helping patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.”® in their fight against cancer.

About the role

Working under limited supervision, the Coding Analyst performs billing and coding activities, assigns appropriate billing codes to patient accounts, and ensures accurate and complete claims. This position reports to the Business Office Director and supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Review requests for coding changes (CPT/HCPCS, diagnosis, modifiers, place of service, authorizations, UOM, MUE, NDC) based on payer denials to ensure accurate coding and billing.
• Abstract relevant clinical information from medical records and provider documentation to assign ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines.
• Review and correct coding errors post-claim processing/denial, ensuring accurate refiling of corrected claims to payers.
• Use LCD/NCD policies to ensure accurate coding for the CMS region.
• Utilize coding tools such as Optum Encoder and CMS guidelines.
• Maintain coding accuracy of 95% or higher based on internal QA reviews.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of AAPC Certified Professional Coder Exam required.
• Minimum three years of medical coding experience required.
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required.
• Prior oncology experience preferred.
• Prior medical billing experience preferred.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit or stand, talk, or hear during scheduled business hours.
• Full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.
• In-person interaction with co-workers, management, and clients.
• Minimal travel by automobile to office sites may be required.

Join a collaborative, patient-focused team dedicated to delivering high-quality oncology care in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and meaningful impact on patient experiences.