Medical Coding - IP Chennai

Access Healthcare; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Healthcare is seeking experienced Medical Coders (CCS) to join our team in Chennai. The role involves reviewing inpatient records to assign ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures, ensuring accuracy and adherence to guidelines.

Candidates should have 3–7+ years of IP DRG coding experience, CCS/AHIMA or AAPC certification, and strong anatomy and medical terminology knowledge. Excellent communication and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7+ years of work experience in IP DRG medical Coding.
• Education Any Graduate, Postgraduate
• Certification in CCS or AHIMA/AAPC must be active at joining
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to respond to clients and stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and adapt to business needs

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient records and assign ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Sequence codes accurately based on documentation.
• Assign POA indicators correctly.
• Understand medical necessity, DRGs, APGs, and APRs for claims processing.
• Adhere to coding clinics and query physicians when needed.
• Monitor account status and follow up with leadership as required.
• Knowledge of 3M coding, Optum, CAC and Meditech is an added advantage.

Skills

IP DRG coding

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independence

Education

Any Graduate

Postgraduate

Tools

3M coding

Optum

CAC

Meditech

Job description

Job description

About the role

Review patient medical records following PHI, HIPPA and convert into medical coding code as per ICD-10-CM and PCS guidelines. Complete daily assign tasks within time with expected quality, on time communication to internal/external stakeholders and adhere to organization policies.

We are looking to hire an experienced Medical Coders / Senior Medical Coders with coding certifications (CCS) hands on experience on Inpatient DRG (MS-DRG/APR-DRG) coding.

Eligibility Criteria

• 3 to 7+ Years of work experience in IP DRG medical Coding
• Education Any Graduate, Postgraduate
• Successful completion of a certification program from AHIMA (CCS) or AAPC Must be active during joining and verified.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (should have capability to reply to email properly to client and stakeholders)
• Able to work independently and willing to adapt and change as per business/process requirement.

Responsibilities

• Reviewed inpatient medical records and assigned accurate ICD-10-CM (PDx and SDx) and PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Assigned and sequenced codes accurately based on medical record documentation.
• Assigned POA indicators correctly.
• Thorough understanding and application of medical necessity, DRGs, APGs, and APRs for processing claims
• Adhered to coding clinics and guidelines, and queried physicians for clarification as needed.
• Checking on the account status on regular basis if kept on Hold and follow up with respective leaders when in needed.
• Knowledge of 3M coding, Optum, computer assisted coding (CAC), abstracting software, Meditech etc. will be added advantage.

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