Senior Medical Coder - Evaluation & Management Inpatient

Guidehouse; Chennai; Presencial; INR 700.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Guidehouse India seeks a Senior Coder specializing in E/M Inpatient coding to join our Chennai team. You will convert medical records into ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes, maintain accuracy above 95%, and meet monthly targets while collaborating with the coding team.

The role requires 2+ years of E/M inpatient coding experience and a current AAPC/AHIMA certification, with strong communication and analytical skills, and familiarity with HIS/EMR systems. Travel none.

Formación

• 2+ years experience in E&M inpatient coding.
• Must hold AAPC or AHIMA certification.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT conventions.

Responsabilidades

• Transform medical records into ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure daily coding volumes meet turnaround times.
• Maintain quality and productivity per client guidelines.
• Attend QA/Team meetings and coordinate with QA Analyst/Team Lead.

Conocimientos

Record interpretation

Communication

Speed & accuracy

Analytical skills

Educación

AAPC or AHIMA certification

Life science / Paramedical degree

Herramientas

3M encoder

Trucode

Optum

Descripción del empleo

Senior Coder - Profee E&M IP 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 2+year experience in E&M Inpatient coding. Must be a certified coder from AAPC or AHIMA

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 ,Multispecialty ED 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 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.

Experience Level Senior Level