Senior Same Day Surgery Coder

BIG Language Solutions; Dadri, Visakhapatnam District, Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

BIG Language Solutions is seeking a Senior Same Day Surgery (SDS) Medical Coder with deep experience in surgical coding and clinical documentation review. The role requires hands-on CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, and units coding across multiple surgical specialties, with emphasis on SDS/ASC settings.

Candidates should have 5+ years in SDS/SDS coding, EMR/EHR proficiency (Epic/Cerner/3M Encoder/Codify), and active CPC/CCS/CIC/COC certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of recent SDS/ASC or Surgical Coding experience.
• Deep knowledge of CPT, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, and units.
• Familiarity with NCCI Edits and CMS guidelines.
• Experience with EMR/EHR platforms and coding tools such as Epic, Cerner, 3M Encoder, Encoder Pro, or Codify.
• Active AAPC/AHIMA Certification (CPC / CCS / CIC / COC).
• Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and surgical documentation.
• Science graduate/postgraduate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and applicable ICD-10-PCS codes accurately.
• Review operative reports, physician documentation, and medical records for code assignment.
• Apply appropriate modifiers and units to ensure coding compliance.
• Research coding guidelines and payer policies for complex coding scenarios.
• Interact with physicians/providers for documentation clarification when required.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, NCCI, AHIMA, AAPC, and client-specific guidelines.
• Participate in quality audits and maintain productivity and accuracy targets.
• Support process improvement and coding quality initiatives.

Skills

CPT Coding

HCPCS Level II

ICD-10-CM

Modifiers

Units Assignment

NCCI Edits

CMS Guidelines

Anatomy knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Science Graduate/Postgraduate preferred

B.Pharm

M.Pharm

BPT

B.Sc

M.Sc

Life Sciences

Nursing

Biotechnology

Pharmacy

Allied Health Sciences

CPC / CCS / CIC / COC (Active Certification)

Tools

EMR/EHR platforms

Epic

Cerner

3M Encoder

Encoder Pro

Codify

Job description

Position: Senior Same Day Surgery (SDS) Medical Coder

Location: Noida | Hyderabad | Vizag

Job Type: Full-Time | Work From Office

Job Description

We are looking for experienced Senior Same Day Surgery (SDS) Medical Coders with strong expertise in surgical coding, clinical documentation review, and U.S. healthcare coding guidelines.

The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in assigning accurate CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, and units across multiple surgical specialties.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of recent experience in Same Day Surgery (SDS), ASC, or Surgical Coding.
• Strong knowledge of:
• CPT
• HCPCS Level II
• ICD-10-CM
• Modifiers
• Units Assignment
• NCCI Edits
• CMS Guidelines

Experience in one or more specialties

• Orthopedics
• General Surgery
• Cardiology
• Spine Surgery
• Oral Surgery
• Gastroenterology
• OB-GYN Surgery
• Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and surgical documentation.
• Experience working with EMR/EHR platforms and coding tools such as Epic, Cerner, 3M Encoder, Encoder Pro, or Codify.
• Active AAPC/AHIMA Certification (CPC / CCS / CIC / COC).
• Science Graduate/Postgraduate preferred.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assign CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and applicable ICD-10-PCS codes accurately.
• Review operative reports, physician documentation, and medical records for code assignment.
• Apply appropriate modifiers and units to ensure coding compliance.
• Research coding guidelines and payer policies for complex coding scenarios.
• Interact with physicians/providers for documentation clarification when required.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, NCCI, AHIMA, AAPC, and client-specific guidelines.
• Participate in quality audits and maintain productivity and accuracy targets.
• Support process improvement and coding quality initiatives.

Preferred Skills

• Same Day Surgery (SDS)
• Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
• Surgical Coding
• CPT Coding
• HCPCS Coding
• ICD-10-CM
• Medical Coding Audits
• Denial Management
• Modifier Review
• Clinical Documentation Review

Education

B.Pharm, M.Pharm, BPT, B.Sc, M.Sc, Life Sciences, Nursing, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Allied Health Sciences

Certifications

CPC | CCS | CIC | COC (Active Certification Required)