Openings For Fresher Medical Coder-NTT DATA

NTT DATA, Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. in Chennai is seeking a Medical Coder - Fresher (CPC Certified) to join our health-care coding team.

The role involves reviewing medical records, assigning ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with coding standards. Fresher candidates with CPC certification and a Life Sciences background will contribute to high-quality documentation and maintain patient confidentiality while meeting productivity targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related healthcare discipline.
• CPC Certification is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze patient medical records and clinical documentation.
• Assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on physician documentation.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with coding standards and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient health information.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and escalate coding-related issues when required.
• Meet productivity and quality targets established by the organization.
• Stay updated with changes in coding guidelines and healthcare regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. Life Sciences

CPC Certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Greetings from NTT DATA,

Job Description - Medical Coder (Fresher)

Job Title: Medical Coder - Fresher (CPC Certified)
Location: [Chennai]
Experience: Fresher (0-1 Year)
Qualification: Life Science Graduate (B.Sc./M.Sc. - Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health Sciences, etc.) with CPC Certification

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze patient medical records and clinical documentation.
• Assign accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on physician documentation.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with coding standards and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient health information.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and escalates coding-related issues when required.
• Meet productivity and quality targets established by the organization.
• Stay updated with changes in coding guidelines and healthcare regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related healthcare disciplines.
• CPC Certification is mandatory.
• Good understanding of Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology.
• Basic knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.