Coding Specialist

Columbus Oncology and Hematology Associates is currently searching for a talented Certified Professional Coder to join our team! The position will be onsite at our business office in Dublin. Our mission is to improve the lives of those with cancer and blood disorders. We provide a wonderful work environment and corporate culture. In addition, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive benefits package, and value work-life balance for our staff members.

Essential Duties:

• Perform daily coding audit and clinical documentation review of pending charges allowing for correct data entry and clean claims
• Track and monitor outstanding documentation and/or missing charge tickets
• Follow-up with clinical manager and physicians as needed
• Maintain a current and detailed knowledge of regulatory and compliance related requirements impacting physician practices
• Maintain an understanding of government and payer initiatives impacting reimbursement (i.e. MACRA, MIPS)
• Collaborate with Lead Coding and Compliance Specialist, Lead Billing Specialist, and billing team to review, research, and resolve clinical and coding related claim denials
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of practice management system, (NexGen) and electronic health record

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of current experience in a physician practice business office performing medical coding with documentation review
• Understanding of professional coding and compliance and the associated variables that can impact claims and reimbursement
• Working knowledge of electronic claim edits and claim submission
• Strong knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer skills including EMR, Microsoft Office applications, and use of the internet
• CCS and/or CPC certification & High school diploma or GED
• Oncology experience preferred

Columbus Oncology and Hematology is an Equal Opportunity Provider.