Medical Coding Specialist - Emergency Medicine and Surgery

Guidehouse; Chennai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse India is seeking a Coder - E/m Hospitalist to transform medical diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes. The role requires accurate daily coding volumes, adherence to client guidelines, and collaboration with the coding team to meet a monthly target with >95% accuracy.

Strong attention to security and policy compliance is essential. The position supports multiple specialties and requires at least 1–2 years of experience in medical coding.

Qualifications

• Must have life science or paramedical background; graduates or postgraduates accepted.
• Ability to interpret medical records across specialties with speed and accuracy.
• Familiarity with ICD-10-CM and CPT coding conventions and EMR workflows.

Responsibilities

• Transform medical diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes.
• Maintain daily coding volumes and ensure turnaround time is met.
• Aim for monthly target accuracy above 95% and participate in QA/Team meetings.
• Adhere to information security policies and report incidents as required.

Skills

Medical coding

Attention to detail

Speed & accuracy

Analytical skills

Education

Life sciences / Paramedical graduates

Postgraduates

Tools

3M

Trucode

Optum

EPIC

Cerner

Job description

Coder - E/m Hospitalist Job Family : Coding OP (India) Travel Required : None Clearance Required : None

What You Will Do :

Accurately transforms medical diagnoses and procedures into designated alphanumerical codes in ICD-10-CM , CPT and HCPCS codes. Ensure that the daily coding volumes for the team are turned around accurately within the specified Turnaround Time. Checking input volumes allotted by TL Coding reports as per client guidelines and coding guidelines by maintaining operational quality and productivity. Regular interaction with TL and getting feedbacks. This position requires that one performs well independently and in a collaborative manner with their entire coding team. Understands in detail the workflow, procedures and specific criteria for the assigned client. Ensures he/she meets the monthly target with above 95% accuracy consistently Attend the Weekly QA / Team meetings without fail and respond in two way communication with the Quality analyst/Team Lead. Shall understand and abide by the organizations’ information security policy and protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information assets. Shall report incidents related to security of information to concerned authorities.

What You Will Need :

Any Life science, Paramedical Graduates and Post Graduates Minimum Experience: 1-2 year experience.

• Strong ability to interpret medical records of the patients in different specialties.
• Ability to communicate, have excellent interpersonal, listening skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with speed and accuracy.
• Good analytic skills and expertise to be proficient in accurately coding medical records utilizing ICD-10-CM and CPT conventions especially emergency room coding, exposure to radiology , Medicine (E/m & Surgery) work types.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Proficiency in MS Office/excel
• Experience in coding software or encoder (3M, Trucode, Optum)
• Familiarity with HER/EMR systems (EPIC, Cerner, etc.,)
• Knowledge of multiple coding specialties (ED,EM (OP&IP), etc)

About Guidehouse India

At Guidehouse India, we’re redefining what’s possible by creating opportunities that change lives. Guidehouse is a global professional services firm that delivers advisory, technology, and managed services to clients across both the commercial and public sectors. Our teams turn bold ideas into solutions that transform industries, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful impact worldwide. Across our Chennai, Trivandrum, and Gurugram locations, you’ll find opportunities where your passion and curiosity help shape what comes next. With cutting edge benefits, innovative learning and development programs, and a people first culture, we empower our people to lead with purpose. We continue to expand our teams and capabilities across India, investing in state-of-the-art offices and high impact work. Here, you’ll collaborate with experts from around the world, build deep expertise, explore new domains, and accelerate your professional growth while making a real impact.

What We Offer

At Guidehouse India, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our people and their families at every stage of life. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the workplace. Our benefits include resources such as in house physician consultations, nutritious food options at the workplace, and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, along with other wellness focused offerings that support your overall well being. Our comprehensive learning and development programs ensure you’re continuously upskilled and ready to tackle what’s next, so you can shape your own career path while contributing to meaningful, purpose driven work.

Contact Us

If you have visited our website to explore career opportunities or to apply for a position and have questions, please contact the Guidehouse Recruiting team at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and used only as required to support the recruitment process. To learn more about Guidehouse in India, visit www.guidehouse.com/india. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.