Medical Coding Specialist

Other Jobs To Apply

<strong>Overview</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://theusoncologynetwork.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=740038&hashed=814912884" alt="Affiliated USON Logo" width="431" height="287"></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-charstyle="Emphasis">Employment Type</span></span></em><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">: Full Time</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Remote <span style="text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffff00;"><em>or</em></span> In-Office Position</strong></span></p><div class="hideOverflow outputContainer"> </div><div class="hideOverflow outputContainer"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em>In-Person Office Location: </em></span></div><div class="hideOverflow outputContainer"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">82 Orland Square Drive</span></div><div class="hideOverflow outputContainer"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Orland Park, Illinois 60462</span></div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""><strong><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW140361693 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140361693 BCX8">JOB SCOPE:</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW140361693 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW140361693 BCX8"> </span></span></strong><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW140361693 BCX8"><strong><span class="SCXW140361693 BCX8"> </span></strong><br class="SCXW140361693 BCX8"></span><span class="EOP SCXW140361693 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"="">Working under limited supervision, performs all medical record coding activities. Assigns appropriate diagnostic codes to patient charts and reports as assigned. Supports and adheres to The US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: windowtext; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><strong>HOURLY RANGE</strong>:</span><span style="color: windowtext; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">$26.00 - $39.00</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">The US Oncology Network</span></span></strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> is a thriving organization that fosters forward-thinking, advancement opportunities, and an inspired work environment. We continuously look for top talent who will continue to propel our organization in the right direction and celebrate new successes! </span></span><strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Come join our team in the fight against cancer!</span></span></strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">About The US Oncology Network</span></span></strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;"><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care. For more information, visit </span></span><a href="http://www.usoncology.com/" target="_blank" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: inherit;" rel="noopener"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #0000ff;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">www.usoncology.com</span></span></a><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-contrast="none"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">. We extend an extremely competitive offering of benefits to employees, including Medical Health Care, Dental Care, Vision Plan, 401-K with a matching component, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability, and Wellness & Perks Programs.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000;" data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; text-align: center;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Join Affiliated Oncologists as a Medical Coding Specialist!</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto">We are pleased to announce the establishment of our new Central Billing Office (CBO), created to support the continued growth and operational needs of our multi-specialty oncology practice. This dedicated department will serve as a centralized resource for revenue cycle functions, with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and high-quality service for both patients and clinical teams.</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-ccp-props="{" 201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto">As cancer care grows more complex, so does the financial journey that accompanies it. Our CBO is being built to meet that challenge with innovation and a commitment to operational excellence. We’re assembling a team of driven, knowledgeable professionals who are ready to streamline processes, optimize reimbursement, and support our clinical teams for overall practice success. </span></span></p> <br><strong> Responsibilities </strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">JOB SCOPE:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Under direct supervision, performs all medical record coding activities. Assigns appropriate diagnostic codes to patient charts and reports as assigned. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The Coding Specialist is responsible for accurately assigning ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for services rendered across a multispecialty oncology practice, including Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Imaging. Role will focus on gynecology oncology surgical coding, as well as billing of chemotherapy infusion services, evaluation and management, in-office procedures and imaging. This role ensures compliance with all regulatory guidelines, supports revenue integrity, and contributes to optimal reimbursement through precise coding and documentation review. The specialist partners closely with clinical teams, billing staff, and revenue cycle leadership within the Central Business Office.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Abstracts relevant clinical and demographic information from the medical record to assign current ICD and CPT codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identifies principal and secondary diagnosis with minimal error based on national based standards.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Codes with an accuracy of 97% based on QA internal reviews.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Records all diagnostic procedures and assigns appropriate procedure codes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Requests diagnosis from physicians when information is not recorded.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Determines and records required medical information.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Updates coding procedures and guidelines.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Works with billing and clinical teams in coordinating medical information and patient charts.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintains the confidentiality of medical information contained in each record.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assists in the development of medical records related reports.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Formats reports according to established guidelines.</span></li></ul> <br><strong> Qualifications </strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>REQUIRED:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">High school diploma or equivalent.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Current coding certification such as <strong>CPC, COC, CCS, or CCS‑P</strong>, or equivalent work experience.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Minimum <strong>3-5 years of coding experience</strong> in specialty-based practices with surgery and/or oncologic services.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience coding within at least one oncology or surgical discipline</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>PREFERRED:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Oncology‑specific coding experience across multiple subspecialties.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Most strongly prefer 2-3 years gynecology oncology surgery coding experience or in similar sub-specialty</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with PMS, EHRs and oncology‑focused systems (e.g., iKnowMed, AthenaIDX, Centricity, ARIA, MOSAIQ, Epic, Cerner).</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of revenue cycle processes within a Central Business Office structure.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">PHYSICAL DEMANDS: </span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear.  Requires 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 of time.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">WORK ENVIRONMENT:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.  Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Remote workers must have available to them a private workspace to conduct confidential work & conversations.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Remote workers must adhere to the same phsical demands to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Benefits Included in this Position:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Medical  </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts (HRCA) </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Health Savings Accounts (HAS) </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Dental  </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Vision </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Life Insurance </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Short-Term Disability (STD) </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Long-Term Disability (LTD) </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Commuter Benefits </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">401(k) </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Wellness Program</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid Time Off </span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p>

Back to blog