Associate Medical Coder

Roles and Responsibilities:

• The Coder performs a variety of activities involving the coding of medical records as a mechanism for indexing medical information which is used for completion of statistics for hospital, regional and government planning and accurate hospital reimbursement.
• Codes inpatient and/or outpatient records and identifies diagnoses and procedures daily according to the schedule set within the coding unThe Coder accurately assigns ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 codes in accordance with Coding Departmental guidelines maintaining no less than 95% accuracy in choice and sequencing of codes.
• The Coder identifies and abstracts records consistently and accurately.
• Consistently demonstrates time awareness: strives to meet deadlines; reduces non-essential interruptions to an absolute minimum.
• Meets departmental productivity standards for coding and entering inpatient and/or outpatient records.
• Participates in coding meetings and education conferences to maintain coding skills and accuracy.
• Demonstrates willingness and flexibility in working additional hours or changing hours.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding on how position impacts the department and hospital.
• Demonstrates a good rapport and works to establish cooperative working relationships with all members of departmental and Hospital staff.
• Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information relating to Coding

• Should be a Graduate
• Certified Fresher/ experience in medical coding or with any other previous experience.
• If experience in Medical Coding
• G23 (0 to 1 Year)
• Must be a certified coder through AAPC or AHIMA.
• Certifications accepted include CPC, CCS, CIC and COC - Anyone
• All the candidates must have current coding certifications and must provide proof of certification with valid certification identification number during interview /
• Offer process.