Medical Coding Trainee

Achievers Spot; Theni; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Achievers Spot in Tamil Nadu seeks a medical coder to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, review records for accuracy, and communicate with providers to clarify information.

You will follow coding guidelines, safeguard patient confidentiality, and 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 to clarify information with providers.

Responsibilities

• Assign appropriate medical codes to diagnoses, treatments, and procedures.
• Review patient records to ensure coding accuracy.
• Communicate with healthcare providers to clarify information.
• Adhere to coding guidelines and regulations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with privacy regulations.

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