MEDICAL CODER E&M (EVALUATION & MANAGEMENT) IN INDIA

We are urgently hiring Medical Coders for our client company in Cochin. Overview The Coding Specialist complies with the Official Coding Guidelines in ICD-9- CM/ICD-10-CM and CPT coding conventions to assign diagnoses and procedure codes for SCCA’s outpatient facility fees. Clinical judgment and high level analytical skills are utilized to code and abstract the legal medical record to support appropriate reimbursement, physician documentation improvement, clinical effectiveness, outcome studies, and research to meet regulatory accreditation requirements for state and federal reporting and other external reporting purposes. This position is 100% remote site coding. Responsibilities Quality & Quantity of Work • Maintains 95% coding accuracy Ability to code 52 HAR accounts per day. Dependability • Able to meet deadlines or month-end coding • Able to work remote from home independently • Executes projects independently • Keeps Coding Supervisor informed of progress on coding productivity or projects. • Works independently with minimal supervision Attendance & Punctuality • Maintains absences as identified per policy • Assures appropriate plan established in case of absence • Notifies supervisor when absence is required Problem-Solving • Addresses problems in timely manner • Independently comes up with plan to address problem prior to approaching supervisor Judgment • Ability to assess situations and formulate responses • Involves supervisor as needed to assist Initiative & Creativity • Initiates projects and solutions • Ability to explore new ways of approaching work • Provides creative input • Makes suggestions for improvements • Participates in group discussions and offers suggestions and recommendations Teamwork • Maintains positive working relationships with peers and supervisors • Participates in staff discussions and comes up with positive approaches to meet departmental goals Communication • Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing • Conveys ideas in clear and concise manner Adaptability & Flexibility • Able to respond to change • Makes recommendations on how to make job more efficient Qualifications Training, Education and Experience (required) • 2 years of outpatient progressive coding experience • Prior ICD-9, CPT, HCPC, abstracting coding experience in an outpatient or hospital setting • RHIT, CCS, CCS-P CPC, CPC-H, Facility Modifiers • Working knowledge of insurance plans, LCD/NCD’s • Prior experience working with clinical professionals • Medical records and EMR/EHR knowledge • Medical terminology, Anatomy and Physiology Education and Experience (preferred) • 5 years of outpatient or inpatient coding experience • Bachelor’s degree • CPC-H, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA • Prior oncology or Transplant coding • Prior training e xperience with clinicians • E & M, Surgical and Infusion codingICD10 training and/or Dual/Double coding experience • EPIC HB, 3M encoder ORCA and mindscape experience Coding Knowledge • Understands and applies correct coding guidelines • Understands and applies regulatory and compliance guidelines • Understands and applies APCs • Understands and applies ICD-9, CPT, E&M, procedure codes and modifiers • Understands and applies documentation guidelines Location: Kochi • Office Timings: Should be ready to work in US shifts Interested candidates can apply soon.