Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Oncology Medical Billing Specialist, where your expertise will drive the accurate and efficient processing of billing for oncology treatments and services. In this vital role, you will manage the entire billing cycle, ensuring timely claims submission, follow-up on unpaid claims, and resolution of billing discrepancies. Your attention to detail and knowledge of oncology coding will directly impact patient satisfaction and revenue cycle success. We are seeking a motivated professional eager to contribute to a compassionate healthcare environment that values precision, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Duties
- Review and interpret medical records, including oncology-specific documentation, to ensure accurate coding and billing.
- Assign appropriate Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) codes, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, and ICD-9/ICD-10 diagnosis codes for oncology procedures and treatments.
- Prepare and submit clean claims using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, adhering to payer requirements.
- Follow up on unpaid or denied claims promptly, communicating with insurance providers to resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain detailed records of billing activities, corrections, and appeals to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborate with medical staff to clarify documentation issues that may affect billing accuracy.
- Stay current with updates in medical coding standards, insurance policies, and oncology treatment protocols to optimize reimbursement processes.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of medical coding principles, including DRG, CPT coding, ICD-9/ICD-10 coding systems specific to oncology.
- Proficiency in medical billing procedures within EMR/EHR systems and familiarity with medical records management.
- Excellent understanding of medical terminology related to oncology treatments and procedures.
- Experience in medical collection efforts and resolving billing disputes efficiently.
- Ability to interpret complex medical documentation accurately and apply appropriate codes accordingly.
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations governing medical billing practices and compliance standards.
- Effective communication skills for liaising with insurance companies, healthcare providers, and patients. Join us in making a meaningful difference by ensuring that oncology patients receive accurate billing services delivered with professionalism and care!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
