Medical Coding Trainee

Achievers Spot; Pudukkottai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Achievers Spot in Chittoor is seeking a healthcare coding professional to assign standard medical codes to diagnoses and procedures, ensuring precise patient records and proper billing. You will review documentation, collaborate with physicians and billing staff, and stay updated on coding guidelines.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and effective communication, with a requirement to adapt to evolving coding practices and regulatory updates.

Qualifications

• Background in healthcare education is required (e.g., BDS, B.Pharma, B.Sc, B.E or BVSC).
• Attention to detail is critical; accuracy affects claims and records.
• Good analytical skills to interpret medical charts for coding.
• Effective communication helps resolve documentation ambiguities with staff.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new coding systems and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Accurate Coding: Assign standard medical codes to diagnoses and treatments.
• Review Medical Records: Extract essential information for coding accuracy.
• Compliance Adherence: Follow coding standards and healthcare regulations.
• Collaboration with Healthcare Staff: Clarify ambiguities with physicians, nurses, and billing staff.
• Continuous Learning: Engage in training to stay updated with coding revisions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

BDS

B.Pharma

B.Sc

B.E

BVSC

Job description

• 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.

• 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.

Working from the office in Chittoor, you will be part of a team focused on improving the accuracy and efficiency of healthcare documentation.