Health & Information Management Info Coder III

Job Title

Radiation Oncology Coder

Job Description

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