Extracting relevant information from patient records.
Examining documents for missing information.
Assigning CPT, HCPCS, ICD -9/ICD-10-CM, APC, DRG and ASA codes.
Ensuring documents are grammatically correct and free from typing errors.
Performing chart audits.
Informing supervisor of issues with equipment and computer program.
Ensuring compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines.
Ensuring that codes tally with doctors diagnosis
Be updated about new coding rules as codes change from time to time
Collecting and distributing coding related information and billing issues.
Required Expertise & Qualification:
Life Science graduation or any equivalent graduation with Anatomy/Physiology as main subjects
2.6 - 4 years of work experience as a medical coder. (For Executive/ Sr. Executive Profile)
Any one of the following coding certifications CPC, COC, CRC, CPC-P from AAPC CCS,
CCS-P, CCA from AHIMA
Proficient computer skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong people skills & Outstanding organizational skills.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.
Job Classification
Industry: Medical Services / HospitalFunctional Area / Department: Healthcare & Life SciencesRole Category: Health InformaticsRole: Medical Biller / CoderEmployement Type: Full time