Medical Coder Jobs Opening in Hyper Medical Coding at Ashok Nagar, BTM, Adyar, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
The daily duties of a medical coder include a variety of tasks centered around reviewing, coding, and submitting healthcare data. The main responsibilities are as follows:
1. Reviewing Clinical Documentation
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Examine patient records and physician notes to determine the appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
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Analyze documentation to ensure it is complete and accurately reflects the patient’s condition and services rendered.
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Communicate with healthcare providers when documentation is unclear or incomplete, requesting additional information as needed.
2. Assigning Correct Codes
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Apply the correct Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes to each medical service.
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Ensure that codes assigned are in compliance with regulatory guidelines and coding rules.
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Use coding software and reference manuals to identify the most accurate and up-to-date codes.
3. Submitting Claims
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Collaborate with billing departments to ensure accurate and timely submission of medical claims to insurance companies.
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Review claims for completeness and accuracy before submission.
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Monitor claims status and follow up on denied or delayed claims.
4. Maintaining Records and Documentation
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Maintain organized, up-to-date records of coded patient data for auditing and reporting purposes.
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Safeguard patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
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Assist in quality assurance audits and internal reviews.
5. Compliance and Regulation
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Stay informed about changes in coding standards, insurance requirements, and healthcare laws.
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Follow ethical coding guidelines and maintain compliance with national and state healthcare regulations.
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Participate in ongoing training and professional development related to medical coding and healthcare compliance.
More information about this Medical coder Job
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- What are the job requirements to apply for this Medical coder job position?
- Ans: A candidate must have a minimum of fresher as an Medical coder
- What is the qualification for this job?
- Ans: The candidate can be a Graduate from any of the following: B.Com, B.Pharm, BA, BSc
- What is the hiring Process of this job?
- Ans: The hiring process all depends on the company. Normally for an entry level, hiring the candidate has to go for Aptitude, GD (If they look for communication),Technical test and face to face interviews.
- This Medical coder is a work from home job?
- Ans: No ,its not a Work from Home Job.
- How many job vacancies are opening for the Medical coder position?
- Ans: There are immediate 1 job openings for Medical coder in our Organisation.