Billing Coder/Abstractor
Company: New England Cancer Specialists
Location: Westbrook
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description NECS is currently seeking a
full-time Remote Monday- Friday Billing Coder/Abstractor to join
our professional billing team. The Coder / Abstractor accurately
assigns diagnosis and procedure codes to patient records using
ICD-10-CM and CPT systems, for the purpose of reimbursement and
compliance with federal regulations according to diagnosis(es) and
procedure(s). Analyze and review records for completeness; and
coordinates the follow-up on deficient/delinquent new patient
records. Abstract data for accuracy of coding and diagnosis, input
ICD-10 codes from documentation into the EMR (Onco), and work
closely with Billing Office and New Patient Teams to ensure correct
diagnosis coding in the EMR NECS is a private medical practice
composed of 18 oncologists and hematologists serving the region
from 4 different locations in Maine and New Hampshire. Our mission
is to make life better for people with cancer and blood disorders.
Kindness, compassion, and respect are part of everything that we do
- from our phone operators to our physicians, every person on our
team is important, and everyone makes a difference. We are proud to
be an adult oncology member of the Dana-Farber Cancer Care
Collaborative, striving to provide the highest quality care and
unmatched, holistic support for every patient, every day. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities: Identifies and corrects data errors in
process of chart review for accuracy and completeness of
information. Responsible for input of coded information utilizing
various programs within the computer system efficiently and timely.
Enters correct ICD-10/CPT codes on all diagnoses and procedures
into EMR. Acts as liaison between the Billing Department and
medical staff, clinical staff for coding and documentation issues.
Abstracts records to ensure proper submission of services prior to
billing on predetermined selected patients. Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities: Ability to understand basic billing and coding concepts.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and
draw valid conclusions. Able to demonstrate full knowledge of
insurance payers. Must have ICD-10 and CPT/ICD-10 Coding. Ability
to learn new computer applications quickly and independently and
become a skilled user of the company's proprietary database.
Demonstrated familiarity with a variety of practice management
software, including: EMR(s). Requirements, Skills and Abilities
High School Diploma or GED required. Certified Coder preferred At
least two (2) years of coding experience; with CPT/ICD-10 & HCPCS
coding for physician professional charges preferred Demonstrated
knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines and
principles required. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as
set for by AAPC and AHIMA Ability to understand basic billing and
coding concepts. Ability to define problems, collect data,
establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions. Able to demonstrate
full knowledge of insurance payers. Must have ICD-10 and CPT/ICD-10
Coding. Ability to learn new computer applications quickly and
independently and become a skilled user of the company's
proprietary database. Demonstrated familiarity with a variety of
practice management software, including: EMR(s). Benefits: New
England Cancer Specialists offers competitive pay and a
comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefits
include medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurances.
Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term, and Long-Term disability
insurances as well as Long Term Care insurance. Other benefits
include a company-sponsored retirement program, generous Paid Time
Off in addition to 10 Company-paid holidays, a Wellness Program,
and other voluntary benefits.
Keywords: New England Cancer Specialists, New England , Billing Coder/Abstractor, IT / Software / Systems , Westbrook, Northeast
