Medical Coder/ Senior Medical Coder – Emergency Department

Mbwrcm; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mbwrcm is looking for a skilled medical coder in Chennai District, Tamil Nadu. The primary responsibilities include reviewing medical charts, assigning the correct CPT and ICD-10 codes, and ensuring coding accuracy for various specialties. Candidates should have a solid understanding of coding guidelines and participate in team-related quality and productivity standards.

Desired qualifications include certifications such as CPC/COC/CCS from AAPC and AHIMA. The position requires teamwork and ongoing participation in industry meetings.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in CPT and ICD‑10 guidelines.
• Proficient coding of outpatient and inpatient charts across various specialties with over 97% accuracy.
• Experience in understanding the causes of claim denials to improve coding standards.

Responsibilities

• Review medical charts and assign related CPT and ICD‑10 codes.
• Ensure correct code assignment based on coding and customer guidelines.
• Support billers and AR analysts and participate in local chapter meetings of AAPC.

Education

Certifications desired: CPC/COC/CCS from AAPC and AHIMA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review medical charts under the diagnosis and procedure to ascribe the related CPT and ICD‑10.
• Ensure that you assign codes based on coding and customer guidelines.
• Proficient coding of outpatient and inpatient charts across a variety of specialties with over 97% accuracy and as per the turnaround time.
• Strong knowledge in CPT and ICD‑10 guidelines.
• Assign correct codes and perform edits as per the correct coding initiative.
• Work as part of a team and achieve the team quality and productivity standards.
• Support billers and AR analysts.
• Participate in ongoing local chapter meetings of AAPC and other industry bodies.
• Understand the causes of claim denials and continually improve coding standards.
• Document feedback on errors in clinical documentation at a facility and physician‑specific levels.

Qualifications

• Certifications desired: CPC/COC/CCS from AAPC and AHIMA.