Medical Coders Needed for Southwest Florida

21st Century Oncology is a leading developer and operator of radiation therapy centers, medical oncology, and multi-specialty practices throughout the US.  Our centers, which are freestanding and hospital based, provide a full spectrum of radiation therapy services and medical oncology treatment to cancer patients, and multi specialty care to patients in the areas of Urology, Gynecology and medical specialties.  We are growing and need highly qualified candidates to join our team.

21st Century Oncology is growing and is in need of Medical Coders for multiple areas within Southwest Florida, including Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.  Below are typical responsibilities of the Medical Coders:

• Confirm patient demographic, insurance and referring physician information is accurately entered into medical management system
• Confirm insurance verifications and authorizations, as required
• Communicate with Office Financial Managers regarding insurance authorizations and referrals
• Review daily physician schedules and evaluate office consults and office visits for appropriate complexity using CPT coding guidelines
• Enter all CPT and ICD-9 coding into medical management system for code capture, where remote capabilities are available.
• Enter all word codes into medical management system per company policy and procedures
• Follow established check and balance systems to ensure complete and accurate code capture
• Respond to audit findings and make applicable coding additions or corrections
• Review Medicare Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) and Medicare bulletin updates
• Update computer system and note section in patient's account with any changes made to patient information or as otherwise dictated by company policy and procedure
• Confirm all documentation required for coding is complete and meets required regulations

• Strong experience in ICD-9 and CPT coding.  CPC Certification highly preferred.

• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of patient and patient account data.
• Accurately type a minimum of 60 wpm. 
• Must be extremely detail oriented.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills, as frequent interaction with physician offices is required.
• Experience creating spreadsheets and reports through MS Excel.
• Must be thorough and dependable.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with staff and management, as well as, the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience/familiarity with MS Office suite and medical billing software.

   

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• CPC Certification highly preferred.

• 2+ years experience in an office environment.

• Coding or previous experience in a health care office highly preferred.

If interested, feel free to visit the Careers section of www.21stcenturyoncology.com to view job description, and to fill out an application. 

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