Title: Medical Coder, Oncology Location: Williamsport, PA United States Job ID: 26000072 Status: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Shift: Day Job Work Arrangement: Hybrid Facility: UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Department: DPH-MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Union Position: No Salary Range: $ 21.32-31.96 USD Job Description: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at the Divine Providence Campus in Williamsport is currently hiring a full-time Medical Oncology Coder. This position offers a consistent day shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, totaling 40 hours per week. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated oncology team and contribute to accurate, compliant coding that supports high-quality patient care. This position requires candidate to be a Certified Professional Coder (CPC. This is a hybrid position. The initial phase of employment will require on-site work at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport, PA for several months. After this period, mandatory attendance for monthly meetings and other required on-site sessions will continue. Ideally, the candidate will work minimum one day per week in the office at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, with the remaining time remote. Responsibilities: - Query physicians when documentation is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear to ensure accurate code assignment. - Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures. - Track and report daily volumes and gross revenues. - Demonstrate SH Service Excellence behaviors-greet patients warmly, treat everyone with respect and dignity, and embody the principles of C.A.R.E.2. - Perform financial billing for professional, facility, and infusion services. - Assign and sequence infusion codes according to guidelines from the American Hospital Association and American Medical Association. - Review records and provide codes to support medical necessity for specific tests as requested by Finance. - Research pre-bill reports to correct or complete encounters and identify trends affecting billing completion. - Add appropriate billing codes to the Electronic Medical Record (EMR. - Take ownership of personal development and continuing education. - Audit EMR entries to ensure all charges are accurately captured. - Apply evidence-based practices to ensure quality and safety in daily work. - Identify and report inefficiencies, unsafe conditions, or potential errors. - Encourage patient and family involvement in safety-related processes. - Collaborate with colleagues to uphold high standards of quality and safety. - Report serious events or incidents in accordance with policy. - Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required - Experience: 1 year of experience with Physician CPT and ICD-9 coding strongly preferred - Hematology and Oncology coding experience preferred - Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: - Certified Professional Coder (CPC - Required - Act 34 Clearance - Required UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans.

• Reviewing documentation and selecting appropriate procedure and/or diagnosis code for billing documents • Ensures teaching physician requirements are met and reflected in the documentation • Review provider coding and provide training and feedback on coding questions and issues • Assist billing and collections staff with denials and charge correction requests as needed • Resolves coding TES edits and refreshes knowledge of government regulations related to coding and billing

• Oversee and streamline billing and collections processes for assigned clients • Close monthly billing cycles and prepare timely AR, payment, and adjustment reports • Lead and mentor remote billing contractors, ensuring quality and efficiency • Serve as the main client contact (billing staff, CFOs, CEOs), building strong professional relationships • Design, update, and implement billing procedures and train staff accordingly • Interview, onboard, and support contractor development • Collaborate with leadership on client needs, performance, and resource planning

• Verify patient eligibility and benefits • Post charges, payments, and ERA adjustments • Prepare, review, and submit electronic/paper claims • Follow up on unpaid or denied claims and file appeals • Review patient bills for accuracy; set up payment plans when needed • Communicate with patients, clients, and insurance carriers professionally • Maintain cash spreadsheets and prepare monthly reports