Medical Coder

Orcapod Consulting Services; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Orcapod Consulting Services seeks an experienced Medical Coder with hands-on IPDRG coding for inpatient records in Chennai. The role requires CCS certification and strong knowledge of ICD coding guidelines to ensure accurate diagnosis and procedure coding.

You will review clinical documentation, identify gaps, and maintain high productivity and quality while staying updated on coding rules and payer regulations. Independent work is expected.

Qualifications

• Proficient in ICD coding guidelines and clinical documentation.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform IPDRG coding for inpatient records.
• Assign ICD diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Review documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, payer regulations, and quality standards.
• Identify documentation gaps and coordinate with providers for clarification when required.
• Maintain coding productivity and quality benchmarks.
• Stay updated with the latest coding guidelines and regulatory changes.

Skills

Medical Coding

IPDRG Coding

Job description

Job Summary

We are hiring experienced Medical Coders for a leading healthcare client. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in Inpatient Diagnosis‑Related Group (IPDRG) coding and possess a valid CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification. Candidates should have strong knowledge of medical coding guidelines and ensure accurate assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accurate IPDRG coding for inpatient medical records.
• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD coding standards.
• Review clinical documentation to ensure coding accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, payer regulations, and quality standards.
• Identify documentation gaps and work with healthcare providers for clarification when required.
• Maintain coding productivity and quality benchmarks.
• Stay updated with the latest coding guidelines and regulatory changes.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Medical Coding.
• Hands‑on experience in IPDRG Coding (Mandatory).
• Good understanding of ICD coding guidelines and healthcare documentation.
• Excellent analytical and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high coding accuracy.

Mandatory Requirements

• Experience: 25 Years
• Certification: CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) – Mandatory
• Location: Chennai

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work with a leading healthcare client.
• Collaborative and growth‑oriented work environment.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.

Interested candidates can share their updated resume at: [e-mail]