Medical Coder 1

Cotiviti; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotiviti seeks a Medical Coder I in India to review patient medical records and assign ICD-10-CM codes in line with official guidelines, clinics, and client-specific rules. You will support multiple projects including Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid.

Ideal candidates have life science or paramedical backgrounds, a minimum 60% average, and a certification like CPC/CRC/CCS as an added advantage; enjoy detail-oriented work and teamwork in a rotating shift environment.

Qualifications

• Any life science or paramedical graduate.
• Minimum 60% throughout academics.
• Certification from AAPC (CRC, CPC, COC) or AHIMA (CCS) would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review patient medical records and code/validate the ICD-10 CM codes per official guidelines, clinics, client-specific coding guidelines, CMS and other regulatory requirements.
• Abstract coding for Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid projects including but not limited to those programs.
• Maintain minimum quality standards of 95% accuracy or higher.
• Maintain productivity standards based on project requirements.
• Comply with HIPAA and maintain confidentiality.
• Read and understand medical record documentation for diagnosis extraction.
• Identify trends in coding and documentation errors.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminologies

ICD-10 CM conventions

Coding guidelines

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Shift flexibility

Independent work

Attention to detail

Proficient computer skills

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Life science or paramedical graduate

Minimum 60% academic record

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

JOB TITLE: Medical Coder I

Eligibility Criteria:

Any life science or paramedical graduate

Minimum 60% throughout academics

Certification from AAPC (CRC, CPC, COC) or AHIMA (CCS) would be an added advantage.

Job Responsibilities:

Review patient medical records and code/validate the ICD-10 CM codes based on official coding guidelines, coding clinics, client specific coding guidelines, CMS and other regulatory compliance guidelines and mandates.

Coders perform abstraction for the following projects including but not limited to Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid.

Maintain minimum quality standards of 95% accuracy or higher.

Maintain productivity standards based on project requirements.

Must comply with HIPAA compliance and maintain highest level of confidentiality.

Ability to read and understand medical record documentation for diagnosis extraction

Must be able to identify trends in coding and documentation errors

Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

Should be good in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminologies.

Should have good knowledge of ICD-10 CM conventions, general and chapter-specific coding guidelines, and coding clinic updates.

Good communication and analytical skills.

Good team player with a good attitude.

Should be flexible and open to working rotational shifts whenever required.

Should maintain positive working relationships with others.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Self-motivated and driven to achieve results

Attention to detail

Proficient computer skills

Should have basic or intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.).