Key Responsibilities :
General Responsibilities :
- Analyze and review medical records for completeness and assign accurate CPT , ICD-10-CM , HCPCS , and DRG codes.
- Ensure adherence to coding guidelines as per AAPC, AHIMA, CMS, and payer-specific requirements.
- Maintain coding accuracy and productivity standards.
- Collaborate with QA and audit teams for continuous quality improvement.
- Stay updated with current coding updates, payer policies, and CMS regulations.
- Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain confidentiality.
Specialty-wise Responsibilities :
E / M (Evaluation & Management) Coding :
Assign accurate E / M codes for office visits, consultations, ER visits, and telehealth services.Interpret documentation and apply 2021 E / M Guidelines .Review time-based and MDM (Medical Decision Making) criteria.Surgery Coding :
Code operative reports across specialties such as General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, and Gastroenterology.Understand bundling, modifier usage (e.g., -51, -59, -LT / RT), and NCCI edits.Validate procedure codes against clinical documentation.IPDRG (Inpatient DRG) Coding :
Assign DRGs based on the principal diagnosis, procedures, and comorbidities.Apply MS-DRG and APR-DRG grouping methodologies.Identify POA (Present on Admission) indicators and query when needed.Requirements :
Education : Graduate in Life Sciences, Paramedical, or Allied Health fields.Certifications :Mandatory : CPC, CCS, or COC (AAPC or AHIMA)Preferred : CIC (for IPDRG), CGIC, CPMA, or specialty credentialsExperience :
Minimum 1–5 years in respective coding specialties (E / M, Surgery, or Inpatient).Freshers with certification may apply for trainee roles.Tools : Proficiency in EMR / EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or Meditech, and coding software such as 3M, TruCode, or Optum Encoder.
Performance Metrics (KPI) :
Accuracy : ≥ 95% (based on QA audits)Productivity : Specialty-based benchmarks (e.g., charts / hour or cases / day)Compliance : Zero PHI breaches; adherence to internal SLAsSkills Required
Coding, Qa, Aapc, Cms