CJN-302/2025 - Vacancy for Experienced Medical Coder (Surgery)
Vacancy published date: 22/01/2025
Last date of application: 24/01/2025
Job Requirements:
1+ year experience in Surgery coding
CPC/CCA Certified with any graduation
Good knowledge of medical coding systems, medical terminologies, regulatory requirements, auditing concepts and principles.
Candidates should have good knowledge of the Indian system of grouping diagnoses and procedures for hospital billing. Understanding the IPDRG guidelines is critical.
Job Descriptions:
Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) codes to inpatient records based on physician documentation.
Review patient medical records, including progress notes, lab results, imaging reports, and discharge summaries to ensure all diagnoses and procedures are coded accurately.
Accurately assign the correct Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) code based on the patient's diagnosis, comorbidities, and treatments received. DRG codes are essential for hospital reimbursement and cost management.
Learn how different diseases and conditions map into distinct groups for payment or reimbursement purposes under the IPDRG.
The role requires high attention to detail to ensure all information is coded accurately. Even small mistakes in coding can result in billing errors or delayed claims.
Keeping abreast of industry standards.
Salary: 35K - 40K
Job Type: Full Time
Mode of Work: Work from Office
Number of Vacancies: 5
Process: Surgery
Interview Mode: Onsite
Ability to commute/relocate: Kochi
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Selection process:
1. Assessment
2. Technical Round
3. HR Discussion
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