Summary

Responsible for ensuring all surgical and hospital claims processed through EMR and Centricity are correct and compliant. Ensure proper documentation is on file. Ensure all physicians in assigned area of responsibility are compliant with dictations and documentation with patient's treatment. Ensure all assigned charts are coded and billed out daily. Assigns medical codes for general surgery procedures for medical records and billing purposes. Review medical records and information and assign codes for each procedure and diagnosis for each patient. Ensure that all billable charges are entered into billing system. Work with site to ensure that all required documentation is obtained for review process. Escalate any trend and documentation issues to manager for discussion.

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring all surgical and hospital claims processed through EMR and Centricity are correct and compliant. Ensure proper documentation is on file. Ensure all physicians in assigned area of responsibility are compliant with dictations and documentation with patient's treatment. Ensure all assigned charts are coded and billed out daily. Assigns medical codes for general surgery procedures for medical records and billing purposes. Review medical records and information and assign codes for each procedure and diagnosis for each patient. Ensure that all billable charges are entered into billing system. Work with site to ensure that all required documentation is obtained for review process. Escalate any trend and documentation issues to manager for discussion.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED is required.
A minimum of three (3) years of medical coding experience preferred.
Two (2) years of ICD & Oncology CPT Coding in designated area of expertise/oncology is preferred.
Experience with working in a healthcare field and in a clinical setting or business office.
Excellent verbal and communications skills are essential.
Procedure entry with experience in operative report extraction and coding guidelines are preferred.
Education to stay current with all CPT and ICD9/ICD10 yearly updates is required.
AAPC Coding Certification (CPC or ROCC coding certification) including in the designated area of oncology coding is strongly preferred.
Individuals who do not hold this certification must obtain within one (1) year of being assigned to this position.
Centricity experience preferred. Experience in designated oncology EMR is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required
A minimum of three (3) years of medical coding experience preferred
Two (2) years of ICD & Oncology CPT Coding in designated area of expertise/oncology is preferred
Experience working in a healthcare field and in a clinical setting or business office
Excellent verbal and communications skills are essential
Procedure entry with experience in operative report extraction and coding guidelines are preferred
Education to stay current with all CPT and ICD9/ICD10 yearly updates is required
AAPC Coding Certification (CPC or ROCC coding certification) including in the designated area of oncology coding is strongly preferred
Individuals who do not hold this certification must obtain within one (1) year of being assigned to this position
Centricity experience preferred
Experience in designated oncology EMR is preferred

Company overview

American Oncology Network (AON) is one of the nation's fastest-growing networks of community oncology practices, founded in 2018 with headquarters in Fort Myers, Florida. As a physician-led alliance, AON partners with independent oncology practices across the United States to ensure the long-term viability of community-based cancer care. The network represents over 290 providers practicing across 21 states, serving more than 400,000 patients annually through more than 110 clinic locations. AON's innovative model provides comprehensive support services including centralized administrative functions, revenue cycle management, IT infrastructure, and access to ancillary services such as clinical laboratories, pathology, and specialty pharmacy operations. The organization focuses on value-based care delivery, participating in programs like the Enhancing Oncology Model to improve patient outcomes while reducing costs. AON enables community oncologists to maintain practice autonomy while benefiting from economies of scale, advanced clinical resources, and practice management expertise. The network has demonstrated strong growth, reporting $2 billion in annual revenue and expanding access to cutting-edge treatments like bispecific T-cell engager therapies across its national footprint.