Medical Coders
Job Description
Job Overview (What this role really is)
This is a mid-level Medical Coding role in US Healthcare RCM (Revenue Cycle Management) based in Chennai.
You are expected to:
Review medical records and assign correct diagnosis & procedure codes for insurance billing.
📌 Specialties Mentioned (Important)
🧪 1. Pathology Coding
Lab reports, biopsy, test results
High accuracy needed for lab-based CPT codes
🏥 2. ENM (Evaluation & Management) – IP/OP
Inpatient & Outpatient visit coding
Doctor consultation coding
Based on time + medical decision making (MDM)
🚨 3. CDI (Clinical Documentation Improvement) – QA
Improving doctor documentation quality
Checking missing or unclear clinical details
Audit + correction role
🏨 4. SDS (Same Day Surgery)
Day-care surgical procedures
High dependency on CPT accuracy
🧠 Core Responsibilities
You will:
Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS codes
Review medical records (EMR/EHR)
Ensure compliance with:
HIPAA
Insurance payer guidelines
Meet productivity + accuracy targets
Work with QA + clinical teams
🎯 Required Profile (Important)
Must have:
✔ 2–5 years medical coding experience
✔ Certification: CPC / CCS / equivalent (mandatory)
✔ Experience in IP/OP coding
Preferred:
CDI experience (for QA roles)
Strong understanding of hospital workflows
💰 Salary Insight
Up to ₹7.5 LPA (~₹62,000/month max)
Realistic range:
₹30K – ₹65K depending on experience + specialty + certification
👉 This is a good mid-level coding salary for India healthcare BPO
⚠️ Key Takeaways (Important)
👍 Positives:
Real company hiring experienced coders (not training institute)
Multiple specialties (good for growth)
Certification mandatory = genuine skill-based hiring
Salary is above entry-level coding roles
⚠️ Things to note:
Immediate joiners preferred → fast hiring cycle
Certification is compulsory → not suitable for freshers
CDI/QA roles are more advanced (not entry-level)
🧭 Who should apply?
This is ideal if you:
Already work as a medical coder (2–5 years)
Have CPC/CCS certification
Want to move into higher-paying specialty coding or QA/CDI roles
📈 Career Position Level
This is:
🟡 Mid-level → Senior coder / QA transition role
Not beginner. Not training. Not fresher-friendly.
