Roles and Responsibilities:
Extracting relevant information from patient records
Examining documents for missing information
Assigning CPT, HCPCS, ICD to9/ICD10CM, APC, DRG and ASA codes
Ensuring documents are grammatically correct and free from typing errors
Performing chart audits
Informing supervisor of issues with equipment and computer program
Ensuring compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines
Ensuring that codes tally with doctors diagnosis
Be updated about new coding rules as codes change from time to time
Collecting and distributing coding related information and billing issues
Required Expertise & Qualification:
Life Science graduation or any equivalent graduation with Anatomy/Physiology as
main subjects
2 to 7 years of work experience as a medical coder
Any one of the following coding certifications CCS from AHIMA
Proficient computer skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong people ...