IPDRG Medical Coder

Certified Medical Coder (Inpatient/IPDRG)

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Description

Job Purpose

Utilize coding skills to work invoice reviews and provide expert advice to billing staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and coding reviews to ensure all documentation is accurate and precise including our co source partners
• Assign and sequence all CPT and ICD-10 codes for services rendered when required
• Work with billing staff and system WQs to ensure proper payment of claims
• Comply with all Medicare policy requirements including coding initiatives and guidelines
• Use, protect and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
• Work independently from assigned work queues
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Maintain a professional attitude
• Other duties as assigned by the management team

Requirements

• CPC certification AAPC or CCS certification from AHIMA
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Minimum two years of coding experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
• Must be able to use job-related software
• Surgical coding experience a plus

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move around the work area; Sit; perform manual tasks; operate tools and other office equipment such as computer, computer peripherals and telephones; extend arms; kneel; talk and hear. Ability to lift heavy equipment and perform manual labor as needed
• Mental Demands: The employee must be able to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

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