Key Responsibilities:
1. Assigning appropriate medical codes to diagnoses, treatments, and procedures: Medical coders must accurately assign alphanumeric codes to specific medical services and procedures for reimbursement purposes.
2. Reviewing patient medical records to ensure accuracy: Medical coders need to carefully review patient medical records to ensure that all services and procedures are properly documented and coded.
3. Communicating with healthcare providers to clarify information: Medical coders may need to reach out to healthcare providers to obtain missing or unclear information in the medical records.
4. Adhering to coding guidelines and regulations: Medical coders must follow established coding guidelines and regulations to ensure compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.
5. Maintaining patient confidentiality: Medical coders must handle patient medical information with the utmost confidentiality and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
Required Skills and Expectations:
1. Strong attention to detail and accuracy: Medical coders must have a keen eye for detail and accuracy when assigning codes to medical services.
2. Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy: A solid understanding of medical terminology and anatomy is crucial for accurately assigning medical codes.
3. Familiarity with coding systems (such as ICD-10-CM and CPT): Medical coders should have knowledge and experience working with coding systems like ICD-10-CM and CPT.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team: Medical coders must be able to work independently to review medical records, but also collaborate with healthcare providers and colleagues when needed.
5. Strong communication skills: Effective communication with healthcare providers and colleagues is essential for clarifying information and ensuring accurate coding.
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