Senior Coder - ED Facility

IN553 Guidehouse India Pvt Ltd; Thiruvananthapuram, Erode; On-site; INR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse India in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala seeks a medical coder to accurately transform diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes. You will ensure daily coding volumes meet turnaround times, maintain above-95% accuracy, and collaborate with the coding team and QA.

Qualifications

• Life science/paramedical graduate with CPC/COC/CCS certification.
• 2+ years of experience in medical coding.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT conventions.

Responsibilities

• Transform diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Maintain coding accuracy above 95% and meet turnaround times.
• Coordinate with team leads and participate in QA/Team meetings.
• Review input volumes and adhere to client guidelines.

Skills

Medical coding

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

ICD-10-CM CPT

Education

Life science/Paramedical degree

Tools

3M Coding Software

Encoder Pro

MS Office

Job description

Job Family: Coding OP (India) Travel Required: None Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do:

Accurately transforms medical diagnoses and procedures into designated alphanumerical codes in ICD-10-CM , CPT and HCPCS codes. Ensure that the daily coding volumes for the team are turned around accurately within the specified Turnaround Time. Checking input volumes allotted by TL Coding reports as per client guidelines and coding guidelines by maintaining operational quality and productivity. Regular interaction with TL and getting feedbacks. This position requires that one performs well independently and in a collaborative manner with their entire coding team. Understands in detail the workflow, procedures and specific criteria for the assigned client. Ensures he/she meets the monthly target with above 95% accuracy consistently Attend the Weekly QA / Team meetings without fail and respond in two way communication with the Quality analyst/Team Lead.

What You Will Need:

• Any Life science, Paramedical Graduates and Post Graduates
• Minimum Experience: 2+ year experience.
• Strong ability to interpret medical records of the patients in different specialties.
• Must be certified from AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, COC, CCS)
• Ability to communicate, have excellent interpersonal, listening skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with speed and accuracy.
• Good analytic skills and expertise to be proficient in accurately coding medical records utilizing ICD-10-CM and CPT conventions especially emergency room coding, ED Facility work types.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge in coding softwares like 3M, Encoder Pro

About Guidehouse India

At Guidehouse India, we’re redefining what’s possible by creating opportunities that change lives. Guidehouse is a global professional services firm that delivers advisory, technology, and managed services to clients across both the commercial and public sectors. Our teams turn bold ideas into solutions that transform industries, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful impact worldwide. Across our Chennai, Trivandrum, and Gurugram locations, you’ll find opportunities where your passion and curiosity help shape what comes next. With cutting edge benefits, innovative learning and development programs, and a people first culture, we empower our people to lead with purpose. We continue to expand our teams and capabilities across India, investing in state-of-the-art offices and high impact work. Here, you’ll collaborate with experts from around the world, build deep expertise, explore new domains, and accelerate your professional growth while making a real impact.

What We Offer

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the workplace.

• in house physician consultations
• nutritious food options at the workplace
• confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
• other wellness focused offerings that support your overall well being

Our comprehensive learning and development programs ensure you’re continuously upskilled and ready to tackle what’s next, so you can shape your own career path while contributing to meaningful, purpose driven work.