Medical Coding Executive

Achievers Spot; India; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Achievers Spot is seeking a Medical Coding specialist to assign standard codes to diagnoses and procedures, ensuring precise patient records and compliant billing.

The role involves reviewing medical records, collaborating with physicians and staff, and staying updated with coding guidelines through ongoing training. Candidates should have a healthcare education background and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Background in healthcare education is necessary.
• Attention to detail is critical; accuracy affects insurance claims and records.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret medical charts and extract coding-relevant data.
• Effective communication to discuss documentation with medical staff.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new coding systems and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Accurate Coding: Assign standard medical codes to diagnoses and treatments recorded in patient charts.
• Review Medical Records: Analyze patient documentation to extract essential information for coding.
• Compliance Adherence: Ensure all coding practices comply with professional standards and regulations.
• Collaboration with Healthcare Staff: Work with physicians, nurses, and billing staff to clarify ambiguities in records.
• Continuous Learning: Participate in training to keep up with industry changes and coding updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Healthcare education background (BDS/B.Pharma/B.Sc/B.E/BVSC)

Job description

• Accurate Coding: Assign standard medical codes to diagnoses and treatments recorded in patient charts. This is vital for maintaining precise patient records and ensuring proper billing.
• Review Medical Records: Analyze patient documentation to extract essential information for coding. This involves understanding medical terminology and healthcare procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Compliance Adherence: Ensure all coding practices comply with professional standards and healthcare regulations. Staying updated on coding guidelines helps avoid errors and legal issues.
• Collaboration with Healthcare Staff: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and billing staff to clarify any ambiguities in medical records. Good communication skills are essential for resolving coding discrepancies.
• Continuous Learning: Participate in training and education to keep up with industry changes and coding updates. This role requires adapting to new coding practices and revisions regularly.

• Accurate Coding: Assign standard medical codes to diagnoses and treatments recorded in patient charts. This is vital for maintaining precise patient records and ensuring proper billing.
• Review Medical Records: Analyze patient documentation to extract essential information for coding. This involves understanding medical terminology and healthcare procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Compliance Adherence: Ensure all coding practices comply with professional standards and healthcare regulations. Staying updated on coding guidelines helps avoid errors and legal issues.
• Collaboration with Healthcare Staff: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and billing staff to clarify any ambiguities in medical records. Good communication skills are essential for resolving coding discrepancies.
• Continuous Learning: Participate in training and education to keep up with industry changes and coding updates. This role requires adapting to new coding practices and revisions regularly.

Required Skills And Expectations

• A background in healthcare education, such as BDS, B.Pharma, B.Sc, B.E, or BVSC, is necessary.
• Attention to detail is critical; accuracy in coding affects insurance claims and patient records.
• Good analytical skills are needed to interpret medical charts and identify relevant information for coding.
• Effective communication skills help facilitate discussions with medical staff to ensure proper understanding of documentation.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new coding systems and regulations is essential, especially for those with limited experience.

Contact HR LAVANYA:9566157632