Job Description

- Medical Coder (Primary Care & Hospital Visits)

Location:

Chennai, India

Shift:

Day Shift (Mon-Fri)

Department:

Medical Coding - RCM Division

About the Role

We are seeking experienced

Medical Coders

with strong expertise in

Primary Care and Hospital Visit coding

. The ideal candidate should have a solid foundation in

ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and E/M coding

, with exposure to both

outpatient physician billing

and

inpatient hospital services

.

This role is part of our expanding RCM operations in Chennai, supporting U.S.-based physician practices.

Key Responsibilities

Review and abstract

diagnosis (ICD-10-CM), procedures (CPT/HCPCS), and E/M codes

from medical records for

primary care office visits

and

hospital-based encounters

(admission, subsequent visits, discharge). Accurately apply

2021 E/M guidelines

for office visits and CMS guidelines for hospital visits. Ensure compliance with

payer-specific, federal, and state regulations

to minimize denials and audit risks. Work closely with the

coding quality and audit team

to maintain

95%+ coding accuracy

. Collaborate with

billing, AR, and provider education teams

to resolve coding-related rejections/denials. Stay updated with

CPT/ICD-10 updates, NCCI edits, payer bulletins, and compliance guidelines

. Meet productivity benchmarks while ensuring high accuracy. Support

documentation improvement

by identifying gaps and providing feedback to the operations/QA team.

Qualifications & Skills

Certifications:

CPC (AAPC) or CCS (AHIMA) required. COC/CCS-P is a plus.

Experience:

2-4 years in

Primary Care coding

with at least 1 year exposure to

hospital visit coding

(inpatient/observation). Strong knowledge of

E/M leveling, preventive care, chronic disease management, and hospital visit coding

. Proficiency in

ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II

. Familiarity with

U.S. healthcare, RCM workflow, and insurance guidelines

(Medicare/Medicaid/commercial payers). Ability to work independently and meet

productivity & quality targets

. Good communication skills (verbal & written).

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to be part of a

growing RCM division in Chennai

. Exposure to

end-to-end U.S. healthcare revenue cycle management

. Structured

career growth & certification support

.

Day shift role

- work-life balance.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Experience:

Medical coding: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person