Sr Executive - HIM services

CorroHealth Infotech Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

CorroHealth Infotech Private Limited is searching for a Medical Coder in Hyderabad, India. The ideal candidate is responsible for extracting information from patient records, coding documents correctly, and ensuring adherence to medical guidelines. Applicants should possess a Life Science degree or equivalent, along with 2-4 years of coding experience and appropriate certifications.

Good communication and computer skills are necessary, as is the capability to handle multiple deadlines under pressure. This role demands a detail-oriented approach and strong organizational capabilities.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of work experience as a medical coder.
• Any AAPC coding certification: CPC, COC, CRC, CPCP.
• AHIMA certifications: CCS, CCSP, CCA.

Responsibilities

• Extract relevant information from patient records.
• Ensure compliance with medical coding policies.
• Keep updated about new coding rules as they change.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Strong people skills

Organizational skills

Education

Life Science graduation or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Extracting relevant information from patient records
• Examining documents for missing information
• Assigning CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9/ICD-10-CM, APC, DRG and ASA codes
• Ensuring documents are grammatically correct and free from typing errors
• Performing chart audits
• Informing supervisor of issues with equipment and computer program
• Ensuring compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines
• Ensuring that codes tally with doctors’ diagnoses
• Keeping updated about new coding rules as codes change from time to time
• Collecting and distributing coding related information and billing issues

Qualifications

• Life Science graduation or any equivalent graduation with Anatomy/Physiology as main subjects
• 2 to 4 years of work experience as a medical coder
• Any one of the following coding certifications: CPC, COC, CRC, CPCP from AAPC
• CCS, CCSP, CCA from AHIMA
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong people skills & outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information

Physical Demands

• Regular eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity required to operate office equipment
• Ability to perform work at a computer terminal for 6–8 hours a day and function in an environment with constant interruptions
• May be subject to sitting for prolonged periods
• Infrequently must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs.
• May experience elevated levels of stress during periods of increased activity and with work entailing multiple deadlines