Medical Coding Trainee

Achievers Spot; Namakkal; On-site; INR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Achievers Spot in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, is seeking a Medical Coder to assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures and review medical records for precision. You will communicate with healthcare providers to clarify information and ensure compliance with coding guidelines while maintaining patient confidentiality.

The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Familiarity with coding systems (such as ICD-10-CM and CPT).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assigning appropriate medical codes to diagnoses, treatments, and procedures.
• Reviewing patient medical records to ensure accuracy.
• Communicating with healthcare providers to clarify information.
• Adhering to coding guidelines and regulations.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

ICD-10-CM & CPT

Independent worker

Communication skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assigning appropriate medical codes to diagnoses, treatments, and procedures: Medical coders must accurately assign alphanumeric codes to specific medical services and procedures for reimbursement purposes.
• Reviewing patient medical records to ensure accuracy: Medical coders need to carefully review patient medical records to ensure that all services and procedures are properly documented and coded.
• Communicating with healthcare providers to clarify information: Medical coders may need to reach out to healthcare providers to obtain missing or unclear information in the medical records.
• Adhering to coding guidelines and regulations: Medical coders must follow established coding guidelines and regulations to ensure compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality: Medical coders must handle patient medical information with the utmost confidentiality and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

Required Skills And Expectations

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy: Medical coders must have a keen eye for detail and accuracy when assigning codes to medical services.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy: A solid understanding of medical terminology and anatomy is crucial for accurately assigning medical codes.
• Familiarity with coding systems (such as ICD-10-CM and CPT): Medical coders should have knowledge and experience working with coding systems like ICD-10-CM and CPT.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team: Medical coders must be able to work independently to review medical records, but also collaborate with healthcare providers and colleagues when needed.
• Strong communication skills: Effective communication with healthcare providers and colleagues is essential for clarifying information and ensuring accurate coding. Contact : HR LAVANYA : 9566157632

This job is provided by Shine.com