Team Lead - Medical Coding WorldSource HealthCare

3.0 - 8.0 years

5 - 10 Lacs

chennai

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Worldsource Healthcare India Job Title: Medical Coding Team Lead (Multi-Specialty & Emergency Department) Location: Chennai Department: Medical Coding Job Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Senior / Team Lead Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Medical Coding Team Lead with extensive knowledge in multi-specialty coding and Emergency Department (ED) coding. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, expertise in CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding systems, and a proven track record of team management in a healthcare setting. This role is responsible for supervising coders, ensuring quality and compliance, conducting audits, and maintaining productivity targets. Key Responsibilities: Lead and supervise a team of medical coders across multi-specialty domains including ED, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Cardiology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, and more. Assign work to the team and monitor coding queues to ensure timely completion of charts. Ensure coding accuracy and adherence to CMS guidelines, payer-specific rules, and organizational policies. Perform quality checks and internal audits to maintain high coding accuracy (typically 95%+). Provide training and mentorship to coding staff, including updates on coding guidelines and changes in regulations. Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI), billing, and compliance teams to resolve coding discrepancies and denials. Monitor team productivity and performance metrics; report on KPIs to leadership. Stay updated with current coding trends, payer updates, and compliance standards. Handle escalations from team members or clients related to coding disputes or clarifications. Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations of coding team members. Required Qualifications: Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II coding systems. In-depth knowledge of CPT Evaluation & Management (E/M) coding guidelines. Familiarity with NCCI edits, MUEs, and payer-specific coding requirements. Certifications (Required): CPC (Certified Professional Coder) AAPC or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) AHIMA (Additional specialty certifications like CEDC, COC, or CIC are a plus) Preferred Skills: Experience with coding platforms such as 3M, EncoderPro, Optum360, Epic, Cerner, or similar. Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Audit experience or background in compliance is a plus Preferred candidate profile Minimum 5+ years of experience in medical coding, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role. Strong experience in multi-specialty and ED coding (facility and/or professional). Send Resume: skrishnamurthy@worldsourceteam.co.in Contact: 7397744009 Worldsource Healthcare India Pvt., Ltd., #16, RAJIV GANDHI SALAI, 4TH FLOOR WEST WING / BLOCK II, OMR KARAPAKKAM, CHENNAI - 600097.

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