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POSITION: JUNIOR MEDICAL CODER

Job Summary

We are looking for experienced Junior Medical Coders with strong knowledge of US Healthcare coding standards and practical experience in reviewing and assigning accurate medical codes.

The candidate will be responsible for coding medical records using ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding systems while ensuring compliance with payer and client-specific coding guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Review medical records and clinical documentation.
• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure coding is supported by documentation.
• Apply appropriate modifiers where applicable.
• Review E/M documentation and coding.
• Identify coding discrepancies and documentation gaps.
• Perform coding audits and quality checks.
• Resolve coding-related claim issues and denials.
• Follow official coding guidelines and client-specific guidelines.
• Maintain required coding accuracy and productivity.
• Escalate complex coding issues to the appropriate SME/QA team.
• Participate in training and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Maintain HIPAA and patient-data confidentiality.
• Keep updated with coding guideline and payer changes.

Required Technical Knowledge

Strong knowledge of:

• ICD-10-CM
• CPT
• HCPCS
• E/M coding
• Modifiers
• Medical terminology
• Anatomy & physiology
• Diagnosis coding
• Procedure coding
• Medical necessity
• NCCI/bundling concepts
• Payer-specific coding requirements

Preferred Certifications

One or more of the following will be preferred:

• CPC – Certified Professional Coder - MUST
• CCS – Certified Coding Specialist
• CIC – Certified Inpatient Coder
• COC – Certified Outpatient Coder
• CPMA – Certified Professional Medical Auditor

Preferred Specialties

Experience in any of the following:

• Evaluation & Management
• Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Radiology
• Gastroenterology
• Dermatology
• Emergency Medicine
• Pain Management
• Behavioral Health
• Multi-specialty coding

Experience

Medical Coder: 1 - 3 years of relevant US Healthcare coding experience.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person