Team Lead - Medical Coding

Worldsource Healthcare India

Job Title: Medical Coding Team Lead (Multi-Specialty & Emergency Department)
Location: ChennaiDepartment: Medical CodingJob Type: Full-TimeExperience Level: Senior / Team Lead

Job Summary:

• 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 orCCS (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).

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