Medical Coding Specialist

Under direct supervision, this role performs medical record coding activities for a multispecialty oncology practice. The position assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for services rendered across Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Imaging, with a focus on compliance, revenue integrity, and accurate reimbursement.

The role is based in-office at 82 Orland Square Drive in Orland Park, Illinois, and involves close collaboration with clinical teams, billing staff, and revenue cycle leadership within the Central Business Office.

Key responsibilities

• Abstract clinical and demographic information from medical records to assign ICD and CPT codes according to coding and reimbursement guidelines.
• Identify principal and secondary diagnoses with minimal error.
• Maintain 97% coding accuracy based on internal QA reviews.
• Record diagnostic procedures and assign appropriate procedure codes.
• Request missing diagnosis information from physicians.
• Update coding procedures and guidelines as needed.
• Coordinate medical information and patient charts with medical assistants and other staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical information.
• Assist with medical record-related reports and format reports according to established guidelines.