Coder - ED Facility with E/M Injection & Infusion

Medical coding role at Guidehouse India in Chennai, transforming medical diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes, with a focus on ED with E/M Injection & Infusion Facility work types.

Responsibilities

Accurately transform medical diagnoses and procedures into designated alphanumerical codes in ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes; Ensure daily coding volumes for the team are turned around accurately within the specified Turnaround Time; Check input volumes allotted by TL; Code reports as per client guidelines and coding guidelines while maintaining operational quality and productivity; Interact regularly with TL and obtain feedback; Perform well independently and collaboratively with the entire coding team; Understand in detail the workflow, procedures and specific criteria for the assigned client; Meet the monthly target with above 95% accuracy consistently; Attend weekly QA / team meetings and respond in two-way communication with the Quality Analyst/Team Lead

Requirements

Life science, paramedical graduate or postgraduate; Minimum 1-2 years of experience; Strong ability to interpret medical records of patients in different specialties; Certification from AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, COC, CCS); Ability to communicate, with excellent interpersonal, listening and organizational skills; Ability to work with speed and accuracy; Good analytic skills and proficiency in accurately coding medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT conventions, especially emergency room coding, ED with E/M Injection & Infusion Facility work types

Nice to have

Proficiency in MS Office; Knowledge in coding software such as 3M, Encoder Pro

Benefits

In-house physician consultations; Nutritious food options at the workplace; Confidential counseling through Employee Assistance Program; Wellness-focused offerings; Learning and development programs; Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package