Required Medical Coder - Chennai

Negotiable

by Freshersworld
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Job Specifications

Employment Type Full time jobs

Job Description

Greetings from Core2Code Healthcare...!!!
Medical Coder will be responsible for supporting medical professional corporation procedural and& diagnostic coding of medical records for billing. A medical coder should know a wide range of codes, including Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System& (HCPCS), and International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision Clinical Modification (ICD-10& CM).

Salary:
17K to 20K (fresher) P/m.

Other Benefits:
Health Insurance
Pick Up ,Drop Facility
Food Facility
Day/ Night Shift , Weekend Off.

Requirements:
& Knowledge in Anatomy and physiology.
Good computing knowledge in Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
Exhibit sound knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to attention to detail
Ability to work in a team
Ability to work in a team

Key Responsibilities:

Reviewing Clinical Documentation:
- Read and analyze medical records provided by physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
- Understand the diagnoses, procedures, services, and treatments described in the documentation.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of the medical documentation before coding.
Assigning Medical Codes:
- Use ICD-10-CM codes for diagnoses and CPT or HCPCS codes for procedures and services.
- Apply modifiers and other coding conventions where required.
- Ensure codes are selected according to official coding guidelines and payer policies.
Auditing and Quality Control:
- Perform regular audits on medical records to ensure accurate coding and billing.
- Correct coding errors identified through audits or insurance claim denials.
- Communicate with healthcare providers to clarify ambiguous documentation.
Insurance and Reimbursement Support:
- Work closely with billing teams to submit accurate insurance claims.
- Respond to coding-related queries from insurance companies or government payers.
- Assist in resolving claim rejections and denials by providing detailed explanations or corrections.
Compliance and Confidentiality:
- Follow all applicable regulations including HIPAA for patient confidentiality.
- Adhere to coding standards and ethical guidelines as set by organizations such as AAPC, AHIMA, or CMS.
- Stay current on healthcare laws and insurance policies that affect coding.
Reporting and Record Keeping:
- Maintain logs and records of coded documents.
- Generate coding productivity and accuracy reports for management.
- Participate in data analysis and reporting for clinical and administrative use.