Coder Specialist – Cancer Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana.

📋 Description

• Evaluate and accurately code professional services, which include evaluation and management, procedures, or hospital outpatient surgeries, procedures, and observation patients.

• Assign ICD-10, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes in accordance with established coding guidelines, rules, and regulations.

• Examine medical documentation to ensure it supports the assigned codes.

• Investigate patient accounts in response to inquiries and/or discrepancies.

• Achieve departmental productivity and accuracy benchmarks.

• Communicate with providers to obtain necessary clarification or additional documentation.

• Collaborate with team members and other departments to accomplish monthly departmental objectives, including DNFB, Pre-AR, Denials, and Claim Edits.

• Confirm correct discharge disposition based on medical documentation.

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma or its equivalent.

• Minimum of 1 year of coding experience.

• Proficient computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Proficient in Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard usage.

• Familiarity with ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and coding principles.

• Competence in decision making, problem-solving, analytical, and quality management skills.

• Capability to adhere to applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Supportive work environment promoting teamwork and collaboration.