Medical Coding - OP

r1rcm; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

R1 RCM India is seeking a Medical Coder/Senior Coder with active CPC/CPC-A/CIC/CCS/COC certifications and strong CPT/ICD coding expertise. The role focuses on validating codes after reviewing medical records to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will work in a healthcare support environment, collaborating with clinicians and staff to resolve documentation gaps and ensure correct revenue cycle management outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active coding certifications (CPC / CPC-A / CIC / CCS / COC).
• Strong CPT and ICD coding expertise.
• Ability to validate coding after reviewing medical records.
• Knowledge of government and insurance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures using ICD and CPT.
• Follow up with providers on unclear or insufficient documentation.
• Communicate with clinical staff regarding documentation.
• Research information when coding is complex or unusual.

Skills

CPC

ICD/CPT coding

Job description

R1 RCM India is proud to be recognized amongst India's Top 50 Best Companies to Work For™ 2023 by Great Place To Work® Institute. We are committed to transforming the healthcare industry with our innovative revenue cycle management services. Our goal is to 'make healthcare simpler' and enable efficiency for healthcare systems, hospitals, and physician practices. With over 30,000 employees globally, we are about 14,000 strong in India with offices in Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai. Our inclusive culture ensures that every employee feels valued, respected, and appreciated with a robust set of employee benefits and engagement activities.

Job Description

Role- Medical Coder: We are looking to hire an experienced Coder / Sr. Coder with active coding certifications (CPC / CPC-A / CIC / CCS / COC). With strong domain expertise in CPT and ICD (diagnosis) coding, the incumbent should be able to validate the coding after reviewing all relevant medical records ensuring codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations.

Working in an evolving healthcare setting, delivering innovative solutions using our shared expertise. Using opportunities to learn and grow through rewarding interactions, collaboration, and the freedom to explore professional interests.

Giving priority always to what is best for our clients, patients, and each other. With our proven and scalable operating model, complementing a healthcare organization’s infrastructure to quickly drive sustainable improvements to net patient revenue and cash flows while reducing operating costs and enhancing the patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes.
• Follow up with the provider on any documentation that is insufficient or unclear.
• Communicate with other clinical staff regarding documentation.
• Search for information in cases where the coding is complex or unusual.