Medical Coder - Oncology

General Summary

Responsible for application of CPT and ICD-10 codes to all procedures performed for a given date of service for The Toledo Clinic, as well as tracking of patients seen and working all eCW claims for denials, errors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Consistently arrives at work on time and adheres to regular work schedule.
• Codes visits utilizing the ICD-10 and CPT codes from patient visit documentation.
• Demographic registration/updates for all patients.
• Enters charges into claim entry in eCW.
• Maintains workflow processes to ensure accuracy and accountability.

Other Essential Duties

• Affords assistance to patients and/or insurance companies with billing and authorization questions.
• Coordinating with providers to ensure all visits are accounted for using hospital call schedules, census/rounding sheets and appointment schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Consistently arrives at work in appropriate/professional attire.
• Completes all tasks within established time frame.
• Knowledge of ICD10 and CPT codes and manuals required.
• Sought appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
• Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.
• CPC or CCS-P or able to pass Toledo Clinic’s comprehensive coding test.
• Adheres to all clinic policies and procedures.

Education

• HS diploma or GED required.

PREFERRED

• Medical coding education.
• Previous coding experience.