Vacancy for Senior Coders (HCC)

Cigmahealthcare; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Cigmahealthcare in Coimbatore is seeking an HCC coder with 1.2+ years of experience to join our office-based team. You will assign and audit ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, map to HCCs for risk adjustment, and ensure documentation supports codes. The role emphasizes accuracy, CMS guidelines, and adherence to quality standards.

The position is full-time and located in-office, with direct walk-in interviews. Ideal candidates hold AAPC/AHIMA certification and possess strong anatomy, physiology, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 1.2 years HCC coding experience.
• Must hold AAPC/AHIMA certification.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures using ICD and CPT codes.
• Accurately map ICD-10-CM codes to HCCs for risk adjustment.
• Apply CMS and official coding guidelines to reflect patient conditions.
• Ensure codes are supported by clinical documentation.
• Maintain high accuracy and productivity in coding and auditing.
• Perform audits (retrospective, concurrent, prospective) for quality.
• Verify physician documentation supports assigned codes.
• Identify coding errors and inconsistencies during audits.

Skills

HCC coding

Medical terminology

Anatomy & Physiology

ICD-10-CM

Education

AAPC/AHIMA Certification

Job description

• HCC Coding Experience with Min. Of 1.2 Years
• Active Certification: AAPC/AHIMA (Mandatory)
• Good subject knowledge in Anatomy, Physiology, Medical terminology & ICD 10 CM

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.
• Ensure that all assigned codes are supported by the clinical documentation in the record.
• 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: Depending on your last CTC

Job Type: Full Time

Mode of Work: Work from Office

Number of Vacancies: 25

Age: Depends on Experience

Process: HCC

Interview Mode: Direct walk-in

Ability to commute/relocate: Coimbatore

Selection process:

1. Assessment

2. Technical Round

3. HR Discussion