Associate - Coding
The Job involves systematically translating medical terminology into unique and professional codes for medical personnel and insurance companies to understand and interpret in the course of carrying out their duties.
1 - 2 years
Any graduation ,and Any PG
- Analyze patient charts carefully to know the diagnosis and represent every item with specific codes
- Collect health information as documented by medical specialists and code them appropriately
- Consult medical specialists for further clarification and understanding of items on patient charts to avoid any misinterpretations
- Ensure that codes tally with doctors’ diagnosis
- Advocate for patients where their medical history is needed as evidence
- Be updated about new coding rules as codes change from time to time
- Collect and distribute coding related information and billing issues
- Provide accurate answers to queries on coding
- Assigning CPT, HCPCS & ICD’s based on medical report.
- Ability to handle protected health information in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA).
- Should be updated on the coding guidelines & CMS edits.
- Meeting daily targets in their respective assignments.
Aptitude Skills , Coding Skills , Typing Skills , CPC certification , communication skills , MS Office Suite
Should have at least one year of experience in E&M Services/ Surgery Coding / IVR Coding / Anesthesia Coding
- Candidate must have CPC Certification.
- Should have knowledge of ICD-10.
- Showcase good written and oral communication skills
- Good analytical skills
- Good computing knowledge in Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
- Exhibit sound knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Candidate should be a Life science graduate.
- Thorough understanding of the contents of medical record in order to identify information to support coding.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy physiology of human body.