Medical Coding Executive

Achievers Spot; Pudukkottai; Sur place; INR 300 000 - 540 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Achievers Spot in India seeks a Medical Coder to ensure accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures, supporting proper reimbursement and precise patient records.

You will review medical records, extract essential information, collaborate with physicians and billing staff, and stay aligned with coding guidelines.

Candidates should have healthcare education such as BDS, B.Pharma, B.Sc, B.E, or BVSC, and possess strong attention to detail, analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Healthcare education background such as BDS, B.Pharma, B.Sc, B.E, or BVSC.
• Accuracy in coding affects claims and patient records.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret medical charts and identify relevant information for coding.
• Effective communication with medical staff to resolve ambiguities in documentation.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new coding systems and regulations.

Responsabilités

• 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 healthcare regulations.
• Collaboration with Healthcare Staff: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and billing staff to clarify ambiguities in medical records.
• Continuous Learning: Participate in training and education to keep up with industry changes and coding updates.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Willingness to learn

Healthcare education

Formation

BDS or equivalent

B.Pharma

B.Sc

B.E

BVSC

Description du poste

As a Medical Coder, you will play an essential role in the healthcare system by ensuring accurate coding of medical information. Your work will help healthcare providers receive proper reimbursement and maintain effective records.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.