A medical coder reviews patient medical records and translates diagnoses, procedures, and other healthcare information into universal alphanumeric codes for billing and data management. Key responsibilities include accurately assigning codes using systems like ICD-10-CM and CPT, ensuring compliance with regulations, and communicating with healthcare providers and insurance companies to resolve discrepancies and process claims. Medical coders need strong analytical, technical, and communication skills, as well as extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and coding systems. Core Responsibilities Information Abstraction: Reviewing patient charts, physician notes, lab reports, and other medical documents to extract relevant data for coding. Code Assignment: Assigning and sequencing standardized medical codes (such as ICD-10-CM for diagnoses and CPT for procedures) to each service or treatment. Compliance: Ensuring that all coding practices adhere to government and insurance regulations and guidelines. Documentation Review: Identifying and analyzing documentation deficiencies or missing information in medical records. Communication: Collaborating with doctors, other medical staff, and insurance companies to clarify treatments and resolve coding-related issues. Claim Management: Assisting in the creation of claims that are then used by insurance carriers for reimbursement. Record Maintenance: Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring proper filing and processing.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher
Pay: ₹15,096.37 - ₹36,509.39 per month
Benefits:
Health insurance
Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
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