SDS Coder - CCS Certification

Shearwater Health; Chennai District; Presencial; INR 400.000 - 800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Shearwater Health India Pvt Ltd is seeking experienced SDS Coders with CCS certification to join our outpatient surgery coding team in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

The ideal candidate will review records, assign ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes for Same Day Surgery encounters, ensure CMS, NCCI and payer guideline compliance, and contribute to coding audits and quality initiatives while working from the office.

Formación

• Active CCS certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 1+ years SDS/Outpatient Surgery coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology.
• Experience working with EMR/EHR systems.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Review and analyze outpatient Same Day Surgery medical records.
• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes based on provider documentation.
• Ensure coding compliance with CMS, NCCI edits, AMA, and payer-specific guidelines.
• Maintain coding accuracy and productivity targets.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate queries when required.
• Participate in coding audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated with coding guideline changes and payer regulations.

Conocimientos

SDS coding

Outpatient surgery coding

ICD-10-CM

CPT

HCPCS Level II

EMR/EHR familiarity

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Educación

CCS certification

Herramientas

EMR/EHR systems

Descripción del empleo

SDS Coder (Same Day Surgery Coder) - CCS Certified

Company: Shearwater Health

Location: Shearwater Health India Pvt Limited

3rd Floor ( 03A-114 to 03A-118), Olympia Cyberspace, Alandur Rd, Arulayiammanpet, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India

Experience: 1+ Years in Surgery Coding

Certification: Mandatory CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)

- Work from office only

Job Summary

Shearwater Health is seeking experienced SDS Coders with strong expertise in Same Day Surgery coding. The ideal candidate must possess an active CCS certification and hands-on experience in coding outpatient surgical encounters using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines while ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze outpatient Same Day Surgery medical records.
• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on provider documentation.
• Ensure coding compliance with CMS, NCCI edits, AMA, and payer-specific guidelines.
• Maintain coding accuracy and productivity targets.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate queries when required.
• Participate in coding audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated with coding guideline changes and payer regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Active CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 1+ years of SDS/Outpatient Surgery coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of:
• ICD-10-CM
• CPT
• HCPCS Level II
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Experience working with EMR/EHR systems.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Eligibility Criteria

• CCS certification only.
• SDS/Outpatient Surgery coding experience mandatory.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to work in US shifts.