Medical Coder

Eligibility Criteria:

• Any life science or paramedical graduate
• 2 to 3 years of work experience in medical coding, with a minimum of 1 year of experience in the HCC coding specialty.
• An active coding credential from AAPC (CRC, CPC, COC) or AHIMA (CCS) is mandatory.
• Minimum 60% throughout academics

Job Responsibilities:

• Review patient medical records and code or validate the ICD-10 CM codes based on official coding guidelines, coding clinics, client-specific coding guidelines, CMS, and other regulatory compliance guidelines and mandates.
• Coders perform abstraction for the following projects, including but not limited to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial.
• Maintain minimum quality standards of 95% accuracy or higher.
• Maintain productivity standards based on project requirements.
• Coders must comply with HIPAA and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Coders should identify trends in coding and documentation errors.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Should be good in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminologies.
• Should have good knowledge of ICD-10 CM conventions, general and chapter-specific coding guidelines, and coding clinic updates.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Good team player with a good attitude.
• Should be flexible and open to working rotational shifts whenever required.
• Should maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve results
• Attention to detail
• Proficient computer skills
• Should have basic or intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.).