Senior Coder - Same Day Surgery coding

Guidehouse; Chennai District; On-site; INR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse India is seeking medical coding professionals to transform diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes. You will ensure timely turnaround, review input volumes, and maintain high quality and productivity while collaborating with the team and TL.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, Life science or Parametric background, and certification from AAPC/AHIMA (CPC/COC/CCS). Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of coding software like 3M/Encoder Pro are desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with speed and accuracy.
• Analytical skills to code medical records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Accurately transforms medical diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure daily coding volumes meet Turnaround Time.
• Check input volumes as assigned by TL.
• Code reports per client guidelines with high quality and productivity.
• Interact with TL and receive feedback regularly.
• Work independently and with the coding team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Speed and accuracy

Analytical skills

Education

AAPC or AHIMA certification (CPC/COC/CCS)

Life science / Paramedical graduate or postgraduate

Tools

MS Office

3M Knowledge

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, SDS 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

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.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.