Certified Medical Coder Adhanam Infotech Private Limited

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Position: Senior Medical Coder Experience: 5+ Years Location: Chennai Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Medical Coder with a minimum of 5 years of medical coding expertise to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will excel in coding accuracy, lead a team of coders, and deliver training to ensure compliance and efficiency. This role is pivotal in maintaining high-quality coding standards, mentoring staff, and optimizing our revenue cycle processes. Key Responsibilities: Team Management: Supervise and lead a team of 3-5 coders, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring deadlines are met. Training & Development: Design and conduct training sessions for new and existing coders on coding guidelines, software tools, and compliance updates (e.g., ICD-10 updates, HIPAA). Quality Assurance: Perform regular audits of coded records to maintain a 95%+ accuracy rate and provide feedback to improve team performance. Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and resolve coding discrepancies, enhancing billing accuracy. Process Improvement: Identify and implement workflow enhancements to reduce claim denials and improve turnaround time. Reporting: Generate and analyse reports on coding metrics (e.g., accuracy, productivity) for management review. Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on medical coding experience in a healthcare setting (e.g., hospital, clinic, or billing company). Certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required; additional credentials (e.g., RHIA, RHIT) are a plus. Leadership: Proven ability to manage and mentor a team, with at least 1-2 years of supervisory or training experience. Technical Skills: Proficiency in EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner), coding software, and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge: Deep understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and coding compliance regulations. Soft Skills: Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to handle confidential information with discretion. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelors degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred. Preferred Attributes: Experience with outpatient and inpatient coding. Familiarity with revenue cycle management and denial resolution. Track record of improving coding accuracy or team productivity (e.g., reduced errors by X%, trained X new coders). Compensation & Benefits: Salary: Competitive, based on experience (e.g., 6 7 LPA). Work Environment: Full-time position Collaborative and supportive team culture. Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Day shift Evening shift Fixed shift Morning shift Night shift Rotational shift Work Location: In person,