Radiation Oncology Coder
Responsibilities
Reports to: Manager, Coding
The radiation oncology coder will be responsible to abstract orders, charges and related diagnoses from radiation oncology records to ensure services billed are consistent with the record documentation
The coder will ensure compliance with all the clinical billing and coding regulations and will work with the faculty and staff to ensure accurate documentation of billable services
The coder will determine and input appropriate ICD-10 CM and other codes for all radiation therapy procedures and analyze and validate that all charges are interfaced with the appropriate ICD10 and CPT codes
The coder will be become efficient with the record and verify system ARIA where they will review the department daily charges for accuracy prior to interface from ARIA to EPIC
Is always compassionate and empathetic for both patients and team members; makes eye contact, smiles and or greets every individual using the individual's name, if known; treats all guests and co-workers with the utmost respect, dignity, courtesy and respects their confidentiality; arrives to meetings on time; keeps personal conversations with other employees offstage, out of earshot of patients and visitors
Approaches work creatively and continuously looks for new and flexible ways to solve problems; encourages and implements ideas to improve safety, customer service and operational performance; works to create efficient and effective systems so that time is not spent repeating and fixing problems; initiates and supports change
SERVICE: Collaborates to effectively and compassionately serve our patients, each other and the community
Anticipates customer's needs; maintains a calm, quiet, healing environment; accepts assignments graciously and carries out duties with pride; recognizes that every individual has an area of expertise and his/her contribution is valuable; keeps patients, families, customers and team members informed about time, thanks the person for waiting, and apologizes for delays
Qualifications
Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Knowledge of ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPC and Modifiers coding conventions
Must be knowledgeable of the ASTRO and ACR policies and guidelines for coding and documentation
AHIMA or AAPC credentials, certification for Radiation Oncology coding, and /or CPC or CCS certification
Experienced in Radiation Oncology coding and billing modules
Radiation Oncology Certified Coder(ROCC), and/or additional Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) or Certified Physician Coder (CPC)
2-3 years of experience in radiation oncology coding/billing setting required
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, disease process and medical terminology
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Professional and Hospital Coding experience