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.
• Monitors, submits, correct all claim activity.
• Create workflow processes to ensure accuracy and accountability.

Other Essential Duties May Include but Are Not Limited To

• Assists patients and/or insurance companies with billing and authorization questions.

• Coordinate with providers to ensure all visits are accounted for utilizing hospital call schedules, census/rounding sheets and appointment schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Required:

• Consistently arrives at work in appropriate/professional attire.
• Completes all tasks within established time frame.
• Knowledge of ICD10 and CPT codes and manuals required.
• Seeks 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 procedure.

Education:

• HS diploma or GED required.

Preferred:

• Medical coding education.
• Previous coding experience.