SDS / General Surgery - Coder - Paix Services

Paix Services; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PAIX Services in Chennai, India is seeking experienced SDS/General Surgery coders to join our medical coding team. You will code SDS and General Surgery procedures, review operative reports, and ensure coding accuracy in line with payer guidelines.

The role requires 4–8 years in SDS/General Surgery coding, strong CPT/ICD-10-CM/HCPCS knowledge, and US healthcare coding experience. Certification such as CPC/CCS/COC is preferred, with immediate availability welcome.

Qualifications

• 4 - 8 years of experience in SDS / General Surgery Coding.
• Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and Modifiers.
• CPC, CCS, COC, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience in US Healthcare Medical Coding.

Responsibilities

• Perform coding for SDS, General Surgery, and Anesthesia specialties.
• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and Modifier codes.
• Review operative reports and physician documentation.
• Ensure compliance with AAPC, AHIMA, CMS, and payer guidelines.
• Maintain coding accuracy, productivity, and TAT.
• Support denial prevention and coding quality initiatives

Skills

SDS/General Surgery Coding

CPT/ICD-10-CM/HCPCS knowledge

Medical coding

US healthcare coding

Education

CPC/CCS/COC certification preferred

Job description

Job Description

We are hiring experienced in SDS / General Surgery coding. Candidates with strong auditing experience in surgical coding domains are preferred.

• Candidates for SDS / General Surgery must have experience across all surgery series (1 - 6)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform coding for SDS, General Surgery, and Anesthesia specialties.
• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and Modifier codes.
• Review operative reports and physician documentation.
• Ensure compliance with AAPC, AHIMA, CMS, and payer guidelines.
• Maintain coding accuracy, productivity, and TAT.
• Support denial prevention and coding quality initiatives

Required Skills

• 4 - 8 years of experience in SDS / General Surgery Coding.
• Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and Modifiers.
• CPC, CCS, COC, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience in US Healthcare Medical Coding.

Notice Period

Immediate / 15 Days