Hiring - Certified Medical Coder - Surgery

Savista; Chennai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Savista in Chennai seeks a medical coder to provide coding services for client reimbursement and data gathering in outpatient settings.

You will work with Meditech and 3M, assign ICD-10-CM, CPT codes and modifiers, and ensure compliance with LCD/NCD/NCCI policies. Knowledge of HCPCS for DME and injections is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation in life sciences (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy or Nursing).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in ICD-10-CM, CPT coding.
• CCS/CPC certification from AHIMA/AAPC is required.
• Strong reading comprehension and abstraction skills.

Responsibilities

• Code SDS and Special Procedures for outpatient facility using CPT/ICD-10 coding.
• Use Meditech and 3M systems for SDS/OBS/Special Procedure coding.
• Assign CPT, ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and modifiers per documentation and policies.
• Experience with Cardiac catheterization 9xxxx series codes and 10000-69990 CPT range.
• Familiarity with HCPCS for DME, supplies and services furnished.
• Facility coding for immunizations, vaccinations, infusions and injections.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

Education

Life science degree (Biochemistry/Microbiology/etc.)

Tools

Meditech

3M Coding System

Cerner

EMR systems

Job description

THE POSITION

A medical coder is to provide coding services for client reimbursement and data gathering.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Accurately code SDS and Special Procedures through review of medical record documentation and encounter forms for Outpatient facility
• Utilize Meditech and 3M systems for SDS/OBS/Special Procedure coding.
• Assign CPT procedure codes, ICD-10 diagnosis codes, and modifiers based on documentation, government teaching physician documentation requirements and LCD/NCD/ NCCI policies
• Should have working experience in all Surgery procedures (10000-69990 CPT series)
• Should have good knowledge in Cardiac catheterization with 9xxxx series codes
• Working experience with HCPCS includes all the DME, supplies and supplemental services that has been furnished under facility
• Should have working experience in facility coding (Immunizations, Vaccinations, Infusions, Injections) to be utilized as required by client. Refer to Lane Client Profile Smartsheet.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Graduation, life science background preferably Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiotherapist, Pharmacy and Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience and possess expertise in the ICD-10-CM, CPT coding systems and ICD -10 PCS.
• Should have good reading comprehension and abstraction skills.
• should be CCS/CPC certified from AHIMA/AAPC.
• Software/Platform Preference-Working experience in Cerner, EMR, 3M is added advantage.
• Strong Knowledge about medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology.