Inpatient Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) Medical Coder

Guidehouse; Chennai; In loco; INR 500.000 - 700.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Guidehouse India is hiring an IP DRG coder to transform medical diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes. The role requires 1+ year of DRG coding experience, CIC/CCS/CPC certifications, and strong analytical skills. You will work with the coding team to meet strict turnaround times, attend QA meetings, and ensure data security.

The position is based in India with offices in Chennai, Trivandrum, and Gurugram. Competitive benefits and a focus on professional growth are offered.

Competenze

• 1+ year experience in IP DRG coding.
• Must have CIC, CCS, CPC certifications.
• Graduate with good communication and analytical skills.

Mansioni

• Convert diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes accurately.
• Ensure daily coding volumes meet turnaround times with >95% accuracy.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to gather documentation and support QA/Team Leads.
• Maintain information security and report incidents per policy.

Conoscenze

IP DRG coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

Quality & productivity

Formazione

Graduate

Strumenti

3M Encoder

Trucode

Optum

EPIC

Cerner

MS Office/Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Coder - IP DRG Job Family : Coding IP (India) Travel Required : None Clearance Required : None

What You Will Do :

Accurately transforms medical diagnoses and procedures into designated alphanumerical codes in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. Ensure that the daily coding volumes for the team are turned around accurately within the specified Turnaround Time. Checking input volumes allotted by TL Coding reports as per client guidelines and coding guidelines by maintaining operational quality and productivity. Regular interaction with TL and getting feedbacks. This position requires that one performs well independently and in a collaborative manner with their entire coding team. Understands in detail the workflow, procedures and specific criteria for the assigned client. Ensures he/she meets the monthly target with above 95% accuracy consistently Attend the Weekly QA / Team meetings without fail and respond in two way communication with the Quality analyst/Team Lead. Shall understand and abide by the organizations' information security policy and protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information assets. Shall report incidents related to security of information to concerned authorities.

What You Will Need :

Minimum 1+ years of experience in IP DRG coding specialty. Mandatory certifications like CIC, CCS , C PC. Must be a Graduate Good communication and analytical skills are required ICD-10-PCS coding systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulatory and reimbursement requirements Day-to-day tasks include reviewing patient records, assigning appropriate DRGs, collaborating with clinical staff to gather accurate documentation, and participating in quality improvement initiatives

What Would Be Nice To Have :

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

About Guidehouse India

At Guidehouse India, we're redefining what's possible by creating opportunities that change lives. Guidehouse is a global professional services firm that delivers advisory, technology, and managed services to clients across both the commercial and public sectors. Our teams turn bold ideas into solutions that transform industries, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful impact worldwide. Across our Chennai, Trivandrum, and Gurugram locations, you'll find opportunities where your passion and curiosity help shape what comes next. With cutting edge benefits, innovative learning and development programs, and a people first culture, we empower our people to lead with purpose. We continue to expand our teams and capabilities across India, investing in state-of-the-art offices and high impact work. Here, you'll collaborate with experts from around the world, build deep expertise, explore new domains, and accelerate your professional growth while making a real impact.

What We Offer

At Guidehouse India, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our people and their families at every stage of life. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the workplace. Our benefits include resources such as in house physician consultations, nutritious food options at the workplace, and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, along with other wellness focused offerings that support your overall well being. Our comprehensive learning and development programs ensure you're continuously upskilled and ready to tackle what's next, so you can shape your own career path while contributing to meaningful, purpose driven work.

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Experience Level Entry Level