Senior Medical Coder- IP-DRG

Doctus Data Services Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctus Data Services Private Limited is seeking a senior inpatient DRG medical coder with extensive ICD-10-CM and PCS coding expertise and strong English communication. Candidates should have 7–10 years of coding experience, including at least 5 years in inpatient facility coding, and hold AHIMA or AAPC certifications.

This office-based position is located in Hyderabad, India. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, able to collaborate with physicians and clinical staff, and skilled at

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of coding experience.
• At least 5 years of inpatient facility coding experience.
• AHIMA or AAPC certification(s) required.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM & PCS diagnoses and procedures codes accurately and completely.
• Follow up with providers if documentation is missing or unclear.
• Communicate with clinical staff about documentation.
• Research and resolve unusual or complex coding cases.
• Read and comprehend medical reports effectively.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

PCS coding

Verbal communication

Written communication

Documentation review

Education

Science graduate

Postgraduate degree

AHIMA certification

AAPC certification

Job description

We are hiring experienced, certified Senior Inpatient DRG Medical Coders with extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and PCS Coding, and excellent communication skills.

Minimum 7 to 10 years of Coding experience and at least 5 years of Inpatient Facility coding experience.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to assign ICD-10-CM & PCS diagnoses and procedures codes correctly and completely.
• Follow up with the provider/physician if any documentation is missing or data is unclear.
• Communicate with other clinical personnel about documentation.
• Look for information when the coding is complicated or unusual.
• Should have experience in reading and comprehending medical reports.
• Education: Science Graduate or Postgraduate.
• Credentials: Must possess current AHIMA/ AAPC certificate(s).
• Communication: Possess outstanding verbal and written proficiency in English.
• Work location:Ready to work from the office.