Job Description
As a medical coder, You need to translate details from a patients medical documents, such as physicians notes, lab reports, procedures, and diagnoses, into universal medical codes to maintain accurate medical records. Healthcare providers and insurance companies use these standardized codes for billing and record-keeping.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts for coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements, and complications.
- Researches and analyzes data needs for reimbursement.
- Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies.
- Serves as a resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.
- Reviews and verifies documentation supporting diagnoses, procedures, and treatment results.
- Identifies diagnostic and procedural information.
- Audits clinical documentation and coded data to validate documentation support services rendered for reimbursement and reporting purposes.
- Assign codes for reimbursements, research, and compliance with regulatory requirements utilizing guidelines.
Mandatory Skills
- Follows coding conventions. Serves as coding consultant to care providers.
- Identifies discrepancies, potential quality of care, and billing issues.
- Researches, analyzes, recommends, and facilitates a plan of action to correct discrepancies and prevent future coding errors.
- Identifies reportable elements, complications, and other procedures.
- Serves as a resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.
- Assists lead or supervisor in orienting, training, and mentoring staff.
- Provides ongoing training to staff as needed.
- Handles special projects as requested.
Desired Skills
- Should be a certified coder
- Experience in Orthopedics, Surgery, EnM, and ED specialties would be an added advantage
Talk about our culture and values
At Calpion, were not just a company were a dynamic culture fueled by six core values: Agile, Collaborative, Innovative, Fun, Inclusive, and Passionate. These values drive our every move:
Agile: We thrive on change, adapting swiftly to new challenges.
Collaborative: Together, we achieve greatness through teamwork and diverse perspectives.
Innovative: We push boundaries, constantly exploring new ideas and solutions.
Fun: Laughter and camaraderie make our workplace a joyous one.
Inclusive: Diversity is our strength, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
Passionate: We approach every task with dedication and enthusiasm.
Join us at Calpion and be part of a culture thats not just about work its about innovation, growth, and making an impact.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Healthcare & Life Sciences
Role Category: Health Informatics
Role: Medical Biller / Coder
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Calpion Software
Location(s): Coimbatore
Keyskills:
Training
Diagnostics
Coding
Orthopedics
Billing
Agile
Healthcare
Support services
medical records
Subject Matter Expert