Medical Coding Specialist

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On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Why This Role Matters

Behind every successful healthcare system is accurate clinical coding. As a Medical Coding Specialist, you will be the bridge between clinical care and financial integrity. Your expertise ensures that patient encounters are translated into precise medical codes—supporting ethical billing, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted patient services.

This role is ideal for professionals who value accuracy, enjoy working with medical data, and want to grow within a structured, compliance-driven healthcare environment.

Industry

Healthcare Services | Revenue Cycle Management

Work Type

Full-Time | On-site / Hybrid (as applicable)

Compensation

Market-aligned salary with growth incentives

What You’ll Do

  • Convert clinical documentation into compliant ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes
  • Validate medical records for completeness, accuracy, and coding consistency
  • Collaborate with physicians to improve documentation quality and reduce rework
  • Assist in coding audits, risk adjustment reviews, and denial prevention
  • Ensure adherence to HIPAA, CMS, and payer-specific guidelines
  • Support revenue optimization by minimizing coding errors and claim delays
  • Continuously update coding knowledge to align with industry and regulatory changes

What Makes You a Good Fit

  • Strong foundation in medical terminology, anatomy, and disease processes
  • Ability to interpret complex clinical notes with accuracy and consistency
  • High level of concentration, integrity, and attention to detail
  • Comfortable working independently while meeting productivity benchmarks

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech
  • Knowledge of HCC / Risk Adjustment coding is an added advantage
  • Familiarity with payer audits and compliance workflows

Education & Certification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Allied Health, or a related discipline
  • Active CPC, CCS, or equivalent AAPC/AHIMA certification

Experience

  • Previous professional experience in medical coding or healthcare documentation

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with performance-linked rewards
  • Comprehensive medical insurance (health, dental, vision)
  • Retirement benefits with employer contribution
  • Paid leave, holidays, and work-life balance support
  • Career development through advanced coding exposure and certification support
  • Opportunity to grow within a stable and expanding healthcare organization

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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