Medical Coding - IP Chennai
Core
Reviewing inpatient medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures.
Role type
Inpatient Medical Coder
Builds
Medical claims data for hospitals and health systems
Domain
Healthcare / Revenue Cycle Management
Required skills
ICD-10-CM coding, PCS coding, MS-DRG/APR-DRG coding, anatomy knowledge, physiology knowledge, medical terminology, POA indicator assignment, medical necessity determination, DRG/APG/APR processing, physician querying
Preferred skills
3M coding, Optum, computer assisted coding (CAC), abstracting software, Meditech
Responsibilities
Review inpatient medical records and assign accurate ICD-10-CM and PCS codes; Sequence codes accurately based on medical record documentation; Assign POA indicators correctly; Apply medical necessity, DRGs, APGs, and APRs for processing claims; Query physicians for clarification as needed; Check account status and follow up with leaders when needed
