Medical Records Coder

Key Responsibilities:

Assign correct diagnosis and procedure codes from medical records.

Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with official coding guidelines (AAPC / AHIMA).

Work on specialties such as E/M, Surgery, Radiology, IPDRG, ED, or Anesthesia depending on the requirement.

Review denied claims and update codes as per payer feedback (if applicable).

Meet daily/weekly productivity and accuracy benchmarks.

Coordinate with QA and billing teams for any coding discrepancies or queries.

Eligibility Criteria:

~ Education: Any graduate (preferably Life Sciences, Paramedical, or Allied Health)

~ Certification (mandatory for freshers):

~ AAPC or AHIMA certification – CPC, COC, CCS, or equivalent

~ Experience:

• Freshers with valid certification can apply
• 1–3 years' experience in outpatient, inpatient, or specialty coding preferred

Knowledge:

Strong grasp of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology

Familiar with CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding guidelines

Exposure to tools like 3M, Optum Encoder, TruCode, or EHRs like Epic/Cerner preferred

Key Skills:

Accuracy and attention to detail

Good analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong communication and documentation skills

Understanding of RCM workflow and HIPAA compliance