Associate / Senior Associate Medical Coder

Accumed; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Accumed is seeking a Senior Associate - Coder to analyze claims and apply ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS codes in line with the provider's guidelines and regional compliance. The role focuses on delivering accurate coding to maximize revenue and minimize denials.

The candidate will mentor junior coders, review documentation for coding accuracy, and ensure adherence to AMA/CMS ethics and client-specific guidelines across multispecialty outpatient coding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Medical/Paramedical/Life Sciences.
• Active coding certification with updated membership from AAPC or AHIMA.
• Minimum 3 years of medical coding experience and claims processing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Mentor associate coders and communicate coding updates to the team.
• Review documentation to assign ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS codes per guidelines.
• Observe AMA/CMS ethics while coding and address potential denials.
• Apply coding guidelines and stay updated with client-specific rules.
• Handle multispecialty outpatient coding (e.g., E/M, Surgical coding).
• Identify and communicate coding and billing issues to leaders.
• Assist with documentation review and raise queries on patient records.

Skills

Medical coding

Education

Bachelor in Medical/Paramedical/Life Sciences

AAPC/AHIMA certification

Tools

ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS coding

Job description

Job Family Summary:

The Operations Department is responsible to manage all aspects of claims management including Onsite operations and back-end processing. The department primarily works on main objective of submitting the claims in time with highest quality to ensure the client receives the payment with minimal or no rejections.

Role Summary:

Medical Coding is the process where the medical record and claim documentation are checked and medical diagnostics, treatments and procedures (medical services) are converted to universal alphanumeric ICD/ CPT/ HCPCS codes. This is one of the intermediate steps in processing claims. These codes form part of data collection which is used in research, funding and healthcare planning

The Senior Associate - Coder is responsible for analyzing the claim and applying the relevant coding to the claims based on the individual providers manual and as per the coding rules governing the specific compliance in relation to coding guidelines for the specific geographical area in such a way that optimal compliance is achieved and optimal revenue is obtained.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Senior associate coder should have detailed knowledge of UAE medical coding process and should work as mentor to associate coders. Able to communicate and provide regular feedback on coding related updates to associate coders and to team.
• The Coder must undertake a thorough review of applicable documentation to assess the documentation requirement and determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM/ CPT/HCPCS codes to be reported, in conjunction with applicable version of ICD/ CPT Official Guidelines
• Must observe AMA/ CMS code of ethics while assigning relevant code sets. Reviewing patient medical records and assigning appropriate ICD/CPT/HCPCS codes with relation to medical information and insurance coverage for services rendered.
• Applying medical coding guidelines with relevant code sets. Aware of denials and non-payment of services in relation incorrect coding.
• Understand client specific coding guidelines and periodic updates to process the claims in timely manner.
• Should be able to process multispecialty aspects of Out Patient coding (e.g. E&M, Surgical coding, etc.).
• Analyze and communicate coding and billing related issue of the healthcare provider to the team leaders.
• Have complete knowledge of medical coding and billing guidelines. To assist with documentation review and raise queries on completeness of patient medical records

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor in Medical/Paramedical/Life Sciences
• Active coding certification with updated membership either from AAPC or AHIMA
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical coding and good knowledge of claims processing.
• UAE experience and multi-specialty coding experience will be an added advantage RoleRole & responsibilities