Job Title: Surgery Coder
Department: Medical Coding
Reports To: Coding Manager / HIM Director
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Surgery Coder to join our medical coding team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing operative reports and assigning appropriate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for surgical procedures, ensuring accurate and timely billing in compliance with official coding guidelines and payer requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze operative and clinical documentation to assign accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes.
- Ensure coding accuracy for reimbursement and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with surgeons and clinical staff to clarify documentation when necessary.
- Meet daily and weekly productivity and accuracy standards.
- Stay current with coding updates, payer guidelines, and regulatory changes.
- Use coding software and EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, 3M, or similar).
- Participate in audits and provide feedback as needed.
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
- 2+ years of surgical coding experience (general surgery, orthopedics, cardiothoracic, etc.)
- Strong understanding of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and modifiers
- Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, and surgical procedures
- Experience with EHRs and coding tools
Preferred:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or related field
- Knowledge of NCCI edits and payer-specific coding policies
Please share your resume to ssangar@scale-healthcare.in or can call us at 8699557349
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person