Medical Coding Trainee

Achievers Spot; Theni; On-site; INR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Achievers Spot is seeking a medical coder in Tamil Nadu, India to assign accurate medical codes to diagnoses, treatments, and procedures for reimbursement. The role requires meticulous review of patient records, collaboration with healthcare providers for clarification, and strict adherence to coding guidelines and privacy regulations.

The ideal candidate should possess strong attention to detail, knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy, and familiarity with ICD-10-CM and CPT coding

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when assigning codes to medical services.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy is crucial for accurately assigning medical codes.
• Familiarity with coding systems such as ICD-10-CM and CPT.

Responsibilities

• Assigning appropriate medical codes to diagnoses, treatments, and procedures for reimbursement purposes.
• Reviewing patient medical records to ensure accuracy and proper documentation.
• Communicating with healthcare providers to clarify information when needed.
• Adhering to coding guidelines and regulations to ensure compliance with standards and laws.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

ICD-10-CM and CPT

Independent work

Communication skills

Job description

• 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.

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