Openings For Assistant Manager - Medical Coding
- Q Way Technologies
- 1 - 6 years
- Chennai
- 5 days ago
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Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Manager Medical Coding (Radiology / Pathology / Anesthesia).
Location: Guindy, Chennai.
Department: Medical Coding / Revenue Cycle Management
Reports To: Manager / Senior Manager Medical Coding
Employment Type: Full-Time.
Interview Mode - Face to Face.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Manager Medical Coding (Radiology, Pathology, Anesthesia) is responsible for overseeing specialty coding teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes. This role involves monitoring coding quality and productivity, providing mentorship to coders, resolving complex coding issues, and ensuring adherence to payer guidelines and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of coders specializing in Radiology, Pathology, and Anesthesia coding.
- Ensure accurate coding using CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes in accordance with current coding guidelines and specialty-specific regulations.
- Oversee productivity, quality, and turnaround times; provide coaching and performance feedback to team members.
- Perform periodic audits of coded charts to assess quality and provide actionable insights to improve accuracy.
- Stay up-to-date on changes in coding guidelines, payer policies, and industry updates for the covered specialties.
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for coding queries and escalations in Radiology, Pathology, and Anesthesia.
- Collaborate with QA, billing, compliance, and denial management teams to ensure resolution of coding-related issues.
- Train new coders and support continuous education initiatives for the team.
- Contribute to the creation and refinement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal coding guidelines.
- Generate and present reports on coding metrics and team performance to senior management.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Life Sciences, Health Information Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of medical coding experience with at least 2 years in Radiology, Pathology, and/or Anesthesia coding.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in a team lead or assistant manager role.
- Certification in medical coding (CPC, CCS, COC, or equivalent) is mandatory.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Multiple coding certifications (e.g., CPC + CIRCC for interventional radiology, or CPC + CCA).
- Familiarity with payer-specific guidelines and NCCI edits for Radiology, Pathology, and Anesthesia.
- Experience working in a healthcare BPO/KPO or RCM company serving US healthcare clients.
- Proficiency in EHR and coding platforms (e.g., 3M, Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks).
Key Competencies:
- Deep understanding of specialty coding workflows and complexities.
- Analytical and detail-oriented approach to quality assurance and compliance.
- Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Interested candidates please share your updated resume through mail or ping me in whatsapp.
Maid id - sr*******s@qw***********e.com
Contact Number - 7397746***
Regards,
HR Team,
Qway Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Job Classification
Industry: Analytics / KPO / ResearchFunctional Area / Department: Healthcare & Life SciencesRole Category: Health InformaticsRole: Medical Biller / CoderEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Q Way TechnologiesLocation(s): Chennai
Keyskills: Assistant Manager Pathology Coding Anesthesia Coding Medical Coding Radiology Coding
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