Junior Associate Coding

Akido Companies Internal Job Board; India; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Akido Companies Internal Job Board is seeking a Medical Coder to assign ICD and CPT codes from medical records, following ICD-10 and CPT-4 guidelines and client requirements for Evaluation and Management services and surgery services.

The role involves coding for both Outpatient and Inpatient records with 1–2 years of experience, exposure to CPT-4, ICD-10, HCPCS, and certifications like CCS/CPC/CPC-H/CIC/COC being a plus. Proof of current certification is required.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–2 years of experience in outpatient and inpatient coding.
• Exposure to CPT-4, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding.
• Current coding certification with valid proof of certifications.

Responsibilities

• Code medical records with accurate ICD-10/CPT-4 diagnoses and procedures.
• Meet productivity standards and turnaround times.
• Maintain high professional and ethical standards.
• Update coding skills through meetings and training.

Skills

Medical coding concepts

Attention to accuracy

Productivity standards

Education

Life sciences degree

CCS/CPC/CPC-H/CIC/COC certification

Tools

CPT-4

ICD-10

HCPCS coding

Job description

As a Medical Coder, you will be assigning ICD and CPT codes based on the medical records provided, following ICD and federal/Payor guidelines and client requirements for Evaluation and Management services and surgery services

What you'll do

• Perform activities involving the coding of medical records by ascribing accurate diagnosis and CPT codes as per ICD-10 and CPT-4 systems of Coding
• Perform coding for records performed with a minimum of 99% accuracy and as per turnaround time requirements.
• Exceeds the productivity standards as per the productivity norms in the project
• Maintains a high degree of professional and ethical standards.
• Focuses on updating coding skills, knowledge, and accuracy by participating in coding team meetings and educational conferences

What you have

• Graduates in life sciences with 1 - 2 years of experience in both Outpatient and Inpatient settings
• Exposure to CPT-4, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding
• CCS/CPC/CPC-H/CIC/COC certification from AAPC /AHIMA would be a plus.
• Current coding certification with valid proof of certifications
• Good knowledge of medical coding concepts, and principles