Job Opening For Surgery Coder

Epicle Solutions Pvt Ltd; Chennai; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Epicle Solutions Pvt Ltd is seeking a Surgery Coder in Perungudi, Chennai, for a full-time role. The candidate will review surgical records, assign CPT/ICD-10-CM/HCPCS codes, and ensure compliance with guidelines and payer requirements.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential. Ideal applicants have 2–3 years of hands-on surgery coding experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related fields, with good teamwork and communication abilities to meet productivity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, or related field.
• 23 years of hands-on experience in surgery medical coding.
• Strong knowledge of CPT coding, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding principles.
• Good understanding of operative reports and surgical terminology.
• Familiarity with medical necessity, bundling rules, modifiers, and payer-specific guidelines.
• Knowledge of coding compliance standards and audit procedures.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to meet productivity and quality targets in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Review surgical medical records, operative reports, physician documentation, and other relevant clinical documents.
• Assign accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes based on documented services and procedures.
• Apply appropriate modifiers and identify bundled services in accordance with current coding guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with AMA CPT guidelines, CMS guidelines, NCCI edits, and payer-specific coding requirements.
• Identify documentation gaps, coding discrepancies, and opportunities for clarification.
• Maintain required coding accuracy, productivity, and quality standards.
• Follow client-specific guidelines and meet established turnaround times.
• Participate in internal quality audits, feedback sessions, and process improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated on changes in surgical coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with team leads, quality analysts, and other stakeholders to resolve coding-related queries.

Skills

CPT coding

ICD-10-CM

HCPCS coding

Operative reports

Payer guidelines

Coding compliance

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, or related field

Job description

Dear Candidate,

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Surgery Coder

Job Title: Surgery Coder

Experience: 2-3 Years

Work Location: Perungudi

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Review surgical medical records, operative reports, physician documentation, and other relevant clinical documents.
• Assign accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes, as applicable, based on documented services and procedures.
• Apply appropriate modifiers and identify bundled services in accordance with current coding guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with AMA CPT guidelines, CMS guidelines, NCCI edits, and payer-specific coding requirements, as applicable.
• Identify documentation gaps, coding discrepancies, and opportunities for clarification.
• Maintain required coding accuracy, productivity, and quality standards.
• Follow client-specific guidelines and meet established turnaround times.
• Participate in internal quality audits, feedback sessions, and process improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated on changes in surgical coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with team leads, quality analysts, and other stakeholders to resolve coding-related queries.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, or a related field preferred.
• 23 years of hands-on experience in surgery medical coding.
• Strong knowledge of CPT coding, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding principles.
• Good understanding of operative reports and surgical terminology.
• Familiarity with medical necessity, bundling rules, modifiers, and payer-specific guidelines.
• Knowledge of coding compliance standards and audit procedures.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to meet productivity and quality targets in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPC, CCS, or an equivalent medical coding certification.
• Experience working with US healthcare medical coding processes.
• Exposure to surgical specialties such as general surgery, orthopedics, cardiovascular surgery, or other surgical coding domains.