Senior Coder - Facility IP

Guidehouse; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 6,300 - 8,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house physician consultations

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Guidehouse India is seeking an IP DRG coding specialist to transform diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-CM/PCS codes. You will ensure timely turnaround, review volumes with TL, and maintain high quality while meeting monthly accuracy targets.

The role requires 2+ years in IP DRG coding, CIC/CCS/CPC certifications, and strong communication and analytical skills. Collaboration with clinical staff and adherence to security policies are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years IP DRG coding experience.
• CIC, CCS, CPC certifications are mandatory.
• Graduate requirement.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; ICD-10-PCS knowledge.
• Review patient records, assign DRGs, and collaborate with clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Accurately transforms medical diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-CM/PCS codes.
• Ensure daily coding volumes are turned around within Turnaround Time.
• Check input volumes as directed by TL.
• Coding reports per client guidelines while maintaining quality and productivity.
• Interact with TL and obtain feedback.
• This role requires independent work and collaboration with the coding team.
• Understand workflow and criteria for the assigned client.
• Meet monthly targets with >95% accuracy.
• Attend QA/Team meetings and communicate with QA/Team Lead.
• Adhere to information security policy and report incidents.

Skills

IP DRG coding

CIC

CCS

CPC

ICD-10-PCS

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Graduate

Tools

3M Encoder

Trucode

Optum Encoder

EPIC EMR

Cerner EMR

MS Excel

Job description

• Accurately transforms medical diagnoses and procedures into designated alphanumerical codes in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.
• Ensure that the daily coding volumes for the team are turned around accurately within the specified Turnaround Time.
• Checking input volumes allotted by TL
• Coding reports as per client guidelines and coding guidelines by maintaining operational quality and productivity.
• Regular interaction with TL and getting feedbacks.
• This position requires that one performs well independently and in a collaborative manner with their entire coding team.
• Understands in detail the workflow, procedures and specific criteria for the assigned client.
• Ensures he/she meets the monthly target with above 95% accuracy consistently
• Attend the Weekly QA / Team meetings without fail and respond in two way communication with the Quality analyst/Team Lead.
• Shall understand and abide by the organizations’ information security policy and protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information assets.
• Shall report incidents related to security of information to concerned authorities.

Job Family

Coding IP (India)

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

• Accurately transforms medical diagnoses and procedures into designated alphanumerical codes in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.
• Ensure that the daily coding volumes for the team are turned around accurately within the specified Turnaround Time.
• Checking input volumes allotted by TL
• Coding reports as per client guidelines and coding guidelines by maintaining operational quality and productivity.
• Regular interaction with TL and getting feedbacks.
• This position requires that one performs well independently and in a collaborative manner with their entire coding team.
• Understands in detail the workflow, procedures and specific criteria for the assigned client.
• Ensures he/she meets the monthly target with above 95% accuracy consistently
• Attend the Weekly QA / Team meetings without fail and respond in two way communication with the Quality analyst/Team Lead.
• Shall understand and abide by the organizations’ information security policy and protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information assets.
• Shall report incidents related to security of information to concerned authorities.

What You Will Need

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in IP DRG coding specialty.
• Mandatory certifications like CIC, CCS, CPC.
• Must be a Graduate
• Good communication and analytical skills are required
• ICD-10-PCS coding systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulatory and reimbursement requirements
• Day-to-day tasks include reviewing patient records, assigning appropriate DRGs, collaborating with clinical staff to gather accurate documentation, and participating in quality improvement initiatives

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Proficiency in MS Office/excel
• Experience in coding software or encoder (3M, Trucode, Optum)
• Familiarity with EMR systems (EPIC, Cerner)

About Guidehouse India

At Guidehouse India, we’re redefining what’s possible by creating opportunities that change lives. Guidehouse is a global professional services firm that delivers advisory, technology, and managed services to clients across both the commercial and public sectors. Our teams turn bold ideas into solutions that transform industries, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful impact worldwide.

Across our Chennai, Trivandrum, and Gurugram locations, you’ll find opportunities where your passion and curiosity help shape what comes next. With cutting edge benefits, innovative learning and development programs, and a people first culture, we empower our people to lead with purpose.

We continue to expand our teams and capabilities across India, investing in state-of-the-art offices and high impact work. Here, you’ll collaborate with experts from around the world, build deep expertise, explore new domains, and accelerate your professional growth while making a real impact.

What We Offer

At Guidehouse India, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our people and their families at every stage of life. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the workplace.

Our benefits include resources such as in house physician consultations, nutritious food options at the workplace, and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, along with other wellness focused offerings that support your overall well being.

Our comprehensive learning and development programs ensure you’re continuously upskilled and ready to tackle what’s next, so you can shape your own career path while contributing to meaningful, purpose driven work.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.