Teresa Allred DeLeon, RT(R)(T), CPC, has been a member of the RCCS team for 13 years now. With a career that began in X-ray technology and expanded into radiation therapy, Teresa brings a wealth of clinical experience and a passion for patient care to her role.

Teresa’s career in healthcare started in the McLennan Community College Radiologic Technology program where she discovered her love for radiation therapy.  Unlike traditional X-ray roles, radiation therapy allowed her to build long-term relationships with patients, a feature that deeply resonated with her.  After she graduated from her X-ray program, she was accepted into the Radiation Therapy program at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

"My first job was in Waco, where I grew up, and I often knew my patients personally, which really made me feel even more connected to my career,” says Teresa.

Teresa's move to RCCS came through a former colleague who recognized her expertise in charge reviews and audits. Initially, Teresa managed a local freestanding cancer center, conducting audits to ensure charges were accurately documented and submitted. Her meticulous attention to detail and love for the process of verifying charges made her a perfect fit for RCCS, where she started verifying charges for just one client. Over the years, her role expanded as RCCS grew, and she became integral to the remote review process.
Today, Teresa serves as Manager of Oncology eConsulting. She manages a team of consultants, each with their own clients. "I have a team under me,” says Teresa, “and I offer my support to them. If there's an issue with their client, they can come to me for guidance." While she no longer conducts daily charge reviews, she offers her expertise and provides backup to her team, troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring the accuracy of charges. Her clinical background in radiation therapy gives her a unique perspective, enabling her to communicate effectively with clients and ensure compliance with billing practices.

Teresa’s dedication to RCCS stems from her passion for radiation therapy and her commitment to accurate billing. She also appreciates being able to work remotely. "I enjoy being at home and not having to deal with the day-to-day drama of a clinical setting. It allows me to focus more on my job and the patients’ financial experiences." However, working in a remote setting comes with its challenges. "I have struggled, though, to hold myself accountable with a work-life balance. Being at home, it's sometimes hard to walk away from work," she says. Teresa likens her role to that of a private investigator, piecing together the puzzle of patient billing and sleuthing to find the root cause of errors that can be fixed to further support practices and patients’ financial experiences.

She holds a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential, which supports her expertise in clinical coding and complements her deep knowledge of radiation therapy and coding practices.

Outside of work, Teresa enjoys painting and quilting, hobbies inspired by her late mother’s artistic talents. She also loves gardening, spending time outdoors, and watching college sports. A devoted mother, Teresa has two daughters—one a fellow Baylor University graduate, and the other a student at Texas A&M University. With more free time now that her daughters are grown, Teresa has also taken up reading and sharing books with her eldest daughter.
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Teresa DeLeon’s extensive experience and commitment to patient care and accurate billing make her a key member of the RCCS team. Her role in managing oncology eConsulting and supporting her team ensures that RCCS continues to provide top-tier service to its clients.