Code, stage, and enter data into the registry database utilizing: ICD-O, ICD-10-CM, AJCC TNM (Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis), Site-Specific Data Items (SSDI), STORE (Standards for Oncology Registry Entry), and SEER (Surveillance of Epidemiology and End Results) guidelines.
• Complies with state and federal mandates that require reporting all diagnosed and /or treated malignancies and reportable benign tumors
• Perform data quality control activities on registry data
• Retrieve and comply with data for preparation of annual reporting and may collaborate in generating reports for special studies
• Prepare minutes for multi-disciplinary Tumor Conference every week
• Contact patient providers and state registries per the database to gather follow-up information and verify or correct patient information
• Maintains the highest degree of confidentiality of all information encountered including verbal, written, and computerized. Reports to the manager any failure by anyone to protect confidential information.
• Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of ICD-O and knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS, DMS Coding
• Working knowledge of the policies and procedure manuals of the Tumor Registry and resources such as the American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC). TNM, STORE, and SEER
