Medical Coder

Edvak EHR; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Edvak EHR is seeking an Outpatient Medical Coder for Hyderabad to perform ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding for OPD services, with 3+ years of experience.

Role requires high accuracy, CMS/AMA guidelines compliance, and collaboration with providers to clarify documentation. Office-based position with 11 AM–8 PM shift; immediate joining preferred or within one week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in outpatient coding.
• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS Level II with understanding of E/M outpatient guidelines.
• Experience with EHR/EMR systems and coding platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret provider documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient records and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure coding compliance with CMS, AMA, NCCI edits, and payer guidelines.
• Code OPD visits, diagnostic services, minor procedures, therapy, labs, and radiology.
• Validate medical necessity and alignment between documentation and codes.
• Collaborate with providers to clarify documentation and improve accuracy.
• Coordinate with billing/AR teams to resolve denials and support appeals.
• Conduct regular self-audits to maintain high accuracy and stay updated with guidelines.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

CPT

HCPCS Level II

E/M outpatient guidelines

EHR/EMR systems

Documentation interpretation

Payer policies

Tools

Coding platforms

Job description

Job Description: Outpatient Medical Coders (3 Years Experience)

Position: Outpatient Medical Coders

Experience: Minimum 3 Years in Outpatient Coding

Location: Hyderabad

Employment Type: Full-time

Work mode: Office

Shift timing: 11 AM to 8 PM

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Review outpatient medical records and assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure coding is compliant with CMS, AMA, NCCI edits, and payer-specific guidelines.
• Code charts for outpatient services such as OPD visits, diagnostic services, minor procedures, therapy, labs, and radiology.
• Validate medical necessity and ensure alignment between documentation and assigned codes.
• Collaborate with providers to clarify documentation and improve accuracy.
• Work with billing and AR teams to resolve coding-related denials and support appeals.
• Conduct periodic self-audits to maintain high accuracy levels.
• Stay updated with coding rules, annual guideline updates, and regulatory changes.

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of outpatient coding rules and guidelines.
• Expertise in ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and E/M outpatient guidelines.
• Hands-on experience with EHR/EMR systems and coding platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret provider documentation accurately.
• Good understanding of outpatient billing workflow and payer policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Preferred Certifications (Any One):

• CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
• COC (Certified Outpatient Coder)
• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
• CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist –Physician-based)

We are looking for candidates who are immediately available, serving notice period or can join within one week.

Requirements added by the job poster

• 3+ years of work experience with CPT Coding
• 3+ years of work experience with ICD-10-CM