POSITION: SENIOR MEDICAL CODER
Job Summary
We are looking for experienced Senior & Junior Medical Coders with strong knowledge of US Healthcare coding standards and practical experience in reviewing and assigning accurate medical codes.
The candidate will be responsible for coding medical records using ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding systems while ensuring compliance with payer and client-specific coding guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Review medical records and clinical documentation.
- Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes.
- Ensure coding is supported by documentation.
- Apply appropriate modifiers where applicable.
- Review E/M documentation and coding.
- Identify coding discrepancies and documentation gaps.
- Perform coding audits and quality checks.
- Resolve coding-related claim issues and denials.
- Follow official coding guidelines and client-specific guidelines.
- Maintain required coding accuracy and productivity.
- Escalate complex coding issues to the appropriate SME/QA team.
- Participate in training and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Maintain HIPAA and patient-data confidentiality.
- Keep updated with coding guideline and payer changes.
Required Technical Knowledge
Strong knowledge of:
- ICD-10-CM
- CPT
- HCPCS
- E/M coding
- Modifiers
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy & physiology
- Diagnosis coding
- Procedure coding
- Medical necessity
- NCCI/bundling concepts
- Payer-specific coding requirements
Preferred Certifications
One or more of the following will be preferred:
- CPC – Certified Professional Coder - MUST
- CCS – Certified Coding Specialist
- CIC – Certified Inpatient Coder
- COC – Certified Outpatient Coder
- CPMA – Certified Professional Medical Auditor
Preferred Specialties
Experience in any of the following:
- Evaluation & Management
- Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Gastroenterology
- Dermatology
- Emergency Medicine
- Pain Management
- Behavioral Health
- Multi-specialty coding
Experience
Senior Medical Coder: 4–8+ years of relevant US Healthcare coding experience.
Candidates with SME/QA/Audit/Team Lead experience will be preferred FOR SENIOR MEDICAL CODER POSITION
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
