Coder Certified
Jefferson Health · US
Coder Certified Job Description The Certified Radiation Oncology Coder is responsible for accurate coding, charge capture, and compliance related to professi...
Job description
Job Details Coder Certified Job Description: The Certified Radiation Oncology Coder is responsible for accurate coding, charge capture, and compliance related to professional and technical services provided within the radiation oncology department. This role ensures that clinical documentation is translated into appropriate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes in accordance with regulatory guidelines, payer policies, and departmental standards. The coder works closely with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, therapists, and revenue cycle teams to optimize reimbursement, maintain compliance, and support efficient revenue cycle operations. Essential Functions: · Review clinical documentation and treatment records to assign accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes for radiation oncology services. · Code professional and technical services including simulation, treatment planning, dosimetry, treatment delivery, image guidance, and on-treatment visits. · Ensure correct coding for complex treatment modalities such as IMRT, SBRT, SRS, brachytherapy, and adaptive radiotherapy when applicable. · Verify charges for treatment management codes and appropriate frequency of billing. · Review and recon...