Key Responsibilities:
1. Assigning appropriate medical codes to diagnoses, procedures, and services: As a medical coder, you will be responsible for accurately assigning alphanumeric codes to medical procedures and diagnoses based on documentation from healthcare providers.
2. Reviewing patient medical records for accuracy and completeness: You will be required to review patient medical records to ensure all necessary information is included for coding purposes.
3. Communicating with healthcare providers to obtain missing or unclear information: In order to accurately assign codes, you may need to communicate with healthcare providers to clarify any missing or unclear information in the medical records.
4. Adhering to coding guidelines and regulations: It is essential to follow established coding guidelines and regulations to ensure accurate and compliant coding practices.
Required Skills and Expectations:
1. Proficiency in medical terminology: A strong understanding of medical terminology is necessary for accurately assigning medical codes.
2. Attention to detail: Medical coding requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure codes are assigned correctly.
3. Knowledge of coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS): Familiarity with coding systems such as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS is essential for successful medical coding.
4. Strong communication skills: Effective communication skills are important for interacting with healthcare providers and obtaining necessary information for coding purposes.
Experience
0 - 1 Years
No. of Openings
50
Education
Graduate (BDS, B.Pharma, B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, BVSC)
Role
Medical Coder
Industry Type
Hospitals / Medical / Healthcare Equipments
Gender
[ Male / Female ]
Job Country
India
Type of Job
Full Time
Work Location Type
Work from Office