Vacancy for Experienced Coder (HCC)

Cigma Medical Coding; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigma Medical Coding in Coimbatore invites a qualified HCC coder with 6 months to 1.5 years experience to join our team. You will assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, focusing on HCC mappings for risk adjustment.

The role requires CPC/CCS/COC or equivalent certification, strong communication, and analytical skills. On-site work with direct walk-ins and a short interview process.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1.5 years experience in HCC coding
• Active certification: CPC, CCS, COC or equivalent
• Strong understanding of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCC coding guidelines
• Good communication and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures using ICD and CPT codes
• Accurately assign ICD-10-CM codes mapping to HCCs for risk adjustment
• Apply CMS guidelines to ensure codes reflect patient conditions
• Maintain high accuracy and productivity in coding and auditing
• Perform retrospective, concurrent, and prospective audits of coded records
• Verify physician documentation supports the assigned diagnosis codes
• Identify coding errors and discrepancies during audits

Skills

HCC coding experience

Certifications CPC/CCS/COC

ICD-10-CM CPT knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

• Experience: 6 Months to 1.5 Years Experience in HCC Coding
• Active Certification: CPC, CCS, COC or Equivalent
• Strong understanding of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCC Coding guidelines
• Good Communication and analytical skills

Job Descriptions:

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes
• Accurately assign ICD-10-CM codes that map to Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs) for risk adjustment.
• Apply official coding and risk adjustment guidelines, including those from CMS, to ensure codes correctly reflect patient conditions.
• Maintain high accuracy and productivity standards for coding and auditing.
• Perform retrospective, concurrent, and prospective audits of coded records to ensure quality and compliance.
• Verify that physician documentation supports the assigned diagnosis codes.
• Identify coding errors, discrepancies, and inconsistencies during audits.

Salary: Depends on last CTC

Job Type: Full Time

Mode of Work: Work from Office

Number of Vacancies: 12

Process: HCC

Interview Mode: Direct Walk-in (Coimbatore)

Interview date: 23-09-2026

Ability to commute/relocate: Coimbatore

Selection process:

1. Assessment
2. Technical Round
3. HR Discussion