Senior Coder - Profee Ob/Gyn (E/m & Surgery)

IN553 Guidehouse India Pvt Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness program

In-house physician consultations

Job summary

Guidehouse India seeks an experienced Medical Coding Specialist to convert diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes. You will maintain accuracy above 95% and meet monthly targets while collaborating with the coding team.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of life sciences coding experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with EMR/EHR systems. The role is based in Chennai with a focus on quality care and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret medical records across specialties.
• Strong accuracy and speed in coding
• Willingness to work with guidelines and client rules.

Responsibilities

• Transform medical diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure daily coding volumes meet turnaround times and targets.
• Maintain 95%+ accuracy and participate in team QA meetings.
• Protect information security and confidentiality per policy.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM CPT knowledge

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

3M Encoder

TruCode

Optum Encoder

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. Shall understand and abide by the organizations’ information security policy and protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information assets. Shall report incidents related to security of information to concerned authorities.

What You Will Need

Any Life science, Paramedical Graduates and Post Graduates Minimum Experience: 2-3 year experience. Basic Skill set:

• Strong ability to interpret medical records of the patients in different specialties.
• 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, exposure to radiology , Ob/Gyn (E/m & Surgery) work types.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Proficiency in MS Office/excel
• Experience in coding software or encoder (3M, Trucode, Optum)
• Familiarity with HER/EMR systems (EPIC, Cerner, etc.,)
• Knowledge of multiple coding specialties (ED,EM (OP&IP), etc)

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

At Guidehouse India, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our people and their families at every stage of life. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the workplace. Our benefits include resources such as in house physician consultations, nutritious food options at the workplace, and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, along with 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.