Coder Physician

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Radiation Oncology Coder with a minimum of 2 years of radiation oncology coding experience to support coding, charge entry, charge review, and denial management activities. The ideal candidate will have expertise in radiation oncology treatment coding, including CyberKnife and TrueBeam services, and experience working within recurring billing environments. This role requires a strong understanding of radiation oncology workflows, compliance requirements, and revenue cycle processes to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement. Cerner and Varian experience are highly preferred. Schedule is M-F with start times flexible post initial training. Initial training will be 8-4pm EST.

Key Responsibilities

• Review radiation oncology documentation and assign accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes.
• Perform charge entry and validate charges for completeness and accuracy.
• Review accounts to ensure proper coding and billing prior to claim submission.
• Manage and resolve coding-related denials and billing edits.
• Research payer policies and identify opportunities to prevent future denials.
• Collaborate with providers, clinical staff, and revenue cycle teams to resolve coding and billing issues.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, payer, and organizational coding guidelines.
• Support recurring billing processes for radiation oncology treatments.
• Assist with audits, quality reviews, and coding education initiatives as needed.
• Meet established productivity and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Radiation Oncology coding experience.

• Strong knowledge of radiation oncology coding, billing, and reimbursement practices.

• Experience with:

• Charge entry

• Charge review and reconciliation

• Account coding

• Denial management and resolution

• Proficiency with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.

• Understanding of recurring billing processes within radiation oncology.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coding radiation oncology treatments, including:

• CyberKnife

• TrueBeam

• Experience with Cerner electronic health record (EHR) systems.

• Experience with Varian oncology information systems.

• Relevant coding certification such as:

• CPC (Certified Professional Coder)

• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)

• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)

• RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)

Schedule

• Monday through Friday.
• Flexible start times available following successful completion of onboarding and training.
• Initial training schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST.

Work Environment

This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can efficiently manage coding and billing processes while maintaining a high level of accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced radiation oncology environment.

• Minimum of 2 years of Radiation Oncology coding experience.

• Strong knowledge of radiation oncology coding, billing, and reimbursement practices.

• Experience with:

• Charge entry

• Charge review and reconciliation

• Account coding

• Denial management and resolution

• Proficiency with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.

• Understanding of recurring billing processes within radiation oncology.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience coding radiation oncology treatments, including:

• CyberKnife

• TrueBeam

• Experience with Cerner electronic health record (EHR) systems.

• Experience with Varian oncology information systems.

• AHIMA and/or AAPC Certification