Medical Coder

Roles And Responsibilities:

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·        The Coder is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 codes to inpatient and/or outpatient records, in accordance with the Coding Department’s guidelines. Coding is completed daily based on the established schedule, with a required accuracy rate of no less than 95% in both code selection and sequencing.

·        The Coder identifies and abstracts records consistently and accurately.

·        Consistently demonstrates time awareness: strives to meet deadlines; reduces non-essential interruptions to an absolute minimum.

·        Meets departmental productivity standards for coding and entering inpatient and/or outpatient records.

·        Participates in coding meetings and education conferences to maintain coding skills and accuracy.

·        Demonstrates willingness and flexibility in working additional hours or changing hours.

·        Demonstrates thorough understanding on how position impacts the department and hospital.

·        Demonstrates a good rapport and works to establish cooperative working relationships with all members of departmental and Hospital staff.

·        Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information relating to Coding.

Qualification And Requirement

·        Should be a Graduate

·        Certified Fresher/ experience in medical coding or with any other previous experience.

·        If experience in Medical Coding G23 (0 to 1 Year)

·        Certification coder through AAPC or AHIMA is a plus.

·        Certifications accepted include CPC, CCS, CIC and COC - Anyone

·        All the candidates must have current coding certifications and must provide proof of certification with valid certification identification number during interview /Offer process.