Senior Analyst

Job Description

About the role: Review patient medical records following PHI, HIPPA and convert into medical coding code as per ICD-10-CM and PCS guidelines. Complete daily assign tasks within time with expected quality, on time communication to internal/external stakeholders and adhere to organization policies. Job DescriptionWe are looking to hire an experienced Medical Coders / Senior Medical Coders with coding certifications (CIC or CCS) hand on experience on Inpatient DRG (MS-DRG/APR-DRG) coding. Responsibilities:Reviewed inpatient medical records and assigned accurate ICD-10-CM (PDx and SDx) and PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures. Assigned and sequenced codes accurately based on medical record documentation. Assigned POA indicators correctly. Thorough understanding and application of medical necessity, DRGs, APGs, and APRs for processing claimsAdhered to coding clinics and guidelines, and queried physicians for clarification as needed. Checking on the account status on regular basis if kept on Hold and follow up with respective leaders when in needed. Knowledge of 3M coding, Optum, computer assisted coding (CAC), abstracting software, Meditech etc. will be added advantage. Requirements:1 to 7+ Years experience in IP DRG medical Coding Education Any Graduate (preferable life Science Graduate)Successful completion of a certification program from AHIMA (CCS) or AAPC (CIC) Must be active during joining and verified. Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology Effective verbal and written communication skills (should have capability to reply to email properly to client and stakeholders) Able to work independently and willing to adapt and change as per business/process requirement.