Coder Surgery Facility OP

Guidehouse; Chennai District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a skilled medical coder in Chennai. In this role, you will analyze patient information, ensure coding accuracy, and validate documentation for Surgical codes. Ideal candidates have 1+ years' experience, relevant certifications, and strong analytical skills. Join a company committed to supporting a diverse workplace and receive a competitive compensation package with flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years' experience in a relevant coding specialty, particularly Surgery.
• Mandatory certifications such as CPC, CCS, COC.
• Good communication and analytical skills required.
• Knowledge of NCCI edits and CMS guidelines.
• Detail‑oriented with good comprehension and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing patient information and converting it into medical codes.
• Ensuring coding accuracy to avoid billing denials.
• Validating documentation to support Facility Surgical codes.
• Maintaining current coding knowledge and credentials.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding principles and guidelines.
• Familiarity with reimbursement systems, federal, state, and payor‑specific regulations and policies related to coding and billing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Attention to detail

Education

Mandatory certifications like CPC, CCS, COC

CCS certification

COC certification

Tools

MS Office/Excel

Coding software or encoder (3M, Trucode, Optum)

HER/EMR systems (EPIC, Cerner)

Job description

Job Family

Coding OP (India)

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

None

What Will You Do

• Analyzing patient information and accurately converting it into medical codes.
• Ensuring coding accuracy to avoid billing denials.
• Validating documentation to support Facility Surgical codes based on medical decision‑making or time.
• Maintaining current coding knowledge and credentials.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding principles and guidelines.
• Familiarity with reimbursement systems, federal, state, and payor‑specific regulations and policies related to coding and billing.

What You Will Need

• Minimum requirement of 1+ years' experience in a relevant coding specialty, with specific experience in Surgery.
• Mandatory certifications like CPC, CCS, COC.
• Good communication and analytical skills are required.
• Knowledge of NCCI edits and CMS guidelines.
• Detail‑oriented with good comprehension and typing skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Proficiency in MS Office/excel.
• Experience in coding software or encoder (3M, Trucode, Optum).
• Familiarity with HER/EMR systems (EPIC, Cerner, etc.).

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse

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