Surgery Medical Coder

Advantum Health; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantum Health is seeking a Surgery Medical Coder in Hyderabad to review operative reports and assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for surgical procedures. The role requires adherence to AMA, AAPC, CMS and payer guidelines to ensure compliant coding.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of surgery coding experience, strong knowledge of coding systems, and proficiency with EMR/EHR systems. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Certification CPC, CCS or CIC or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of Surgery Coding experience.
• Proficient in CPT, ICD-10-CM and HCPCS coding systems; EMR/EHR proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review surgical operative reports and docs.
• Assign CPT, ICD-10-CM and HCPCS codes for surgeries.
• Ensure coding compliance with AMA, CMS and payers.
• Resolve coding discrepancies and improve documentation.
• Maintain accuracy and productivity standards.
• Collaborate with providers for clarifications.
• Stay updated with coding changes and best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Coding accuracy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CPC/CCS/CIC certification

Tools

EMR/EHR proficiency

Job description

Advantum Hiring Surgery Medical Coder

Location: Hyderabad
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Surgery Medical Coder to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurately reviewing and assigning CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for surgical procedures while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and payer regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review surgical operative reports and related medical documentation.
• Assign accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for surgical procedures.
• Ensure coding compliance with AMA, AAPC, CMS, and payer-specific guidelines.
• Identify and resolve coding discrepancies and documentation issues.
• Maintain coding accuracy and productivity standards.
• Collaborate with providers and internal teams for coding clarifications.
• Stay updated with coding changes, regulations, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Certification: CPC, CCS, CIC, or equivalent coding certification.
• Experience: Minimum 1-3 years of Surgery Coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Good understanding of surgical specialties and medical terminology.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems.

Contact No: 9573749732