Medical Coding Jobs Opening in Core2code at T. Nagar, Chennai

Medical Coding
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
1. Medical Record Review:
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Examine physician notes, operative reports, discharge summaries, lab reports, imaging results, and other clinical documents to extract relevant diagnoses and procedures.
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Ensure records are complete and support the coding requirements before assigning codes.
2. Code Assignment:
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Assign accurate ICD-10-CM codes for diagnoses, CPT/HCPCS codes for procedures and services performed.
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Use industry-standard coding manuals and software systems for referencing.
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Apply coding modifiers and ensure proper sequencing of codes based on payer guidelines.
3. Compliance and Accuracy:
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Follow coding guidelines established by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), AAPC, or AHIMA.
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Ensure coding is compliant with federal regulations, internal standards, and HIPAA laws.
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Maintain high levels of coding accuracy to avoid claim denials and audit risks.
4. Claims Support and Denial Management:
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Collaborate with billing teams to ensure coded data is ready for submission to insurance companies.
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Assist in correcting and re-coding denied claims or requests for additional documentation from insurance providers.
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Identify trends in claim rejections and recommend coding improvements.
5. Auditing and Quality Assurance:
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Participate in regular internal or external audits to verify coding accuracy and documentation compliance.
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Respond to queries from audit teams and implement feedback to improve practices.
6. Communication and Coordination:
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Interact with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to clarify ambiguous documentation.
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Coordinate with billing, accounts, and RCM departments for claim-related queries or disputes.
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Provide feedback and guidance on documentation improvement when necessary.
7. Reporting and Documentation:
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Maintain accurate coding logs and productivity reports as per organizational policy.
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Generate coding error reports and contribute to process enhancements.
8. Continuing Education and Updates:
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Stay current with medical coding updates, changes in ICD and CPT codes, payer rules, and healthcare laws.
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Attend workshops, webinars, and certification updates as required.
More information about this Medical Coding Job
Please go through the below FAQs to get all answers related to the given Medical Coding job
- What are the job requirements to apply for this Medical Coding job position?
- Ans: A candidate must have a minimum of 0 to 2 year experience as an Medical Coding
- What is the qualification for this job?
- Ans: The candidate can be a Graduate from any of the following: B.Pharm, M.Pharm, BDS, MBBS, MSc, BAMS, BHMS, B.F.Sc(Fisheries), M.F.Sc(Fisheries), Ayurveda PG, D Pharma, M Pharma
- What are the salary requirements for this job?
- Ans: The salary range is between 15000 and 20000 Monthly. The Salary will depend on the interview. This Medical Coding is a Full Time in Chennai.
- 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 Coding is a work from home job?
- Ans: No ,its not a Work from Home Job.
- How many job vacancies are opening for the Medical Coding position?
- Ans: There are immediate 1 job openings for Medical Coding in our Organisation.