Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coding and abstracting information from provider patient medical records and hospital ancillary records per facility and/or state requirements.
• Should be CPC-A certified and specialized in Anesthesia coding Eligibility
• Candidate should be a Life science/BPT/Pharm/Nursing
• Candidate should have knowledge in Anatomy/Physiology Medical Transcription background preferred
• Assigning appropriate billing codes based on medical documentation using CPT-4 and/or ICD-9 coding guidelines.
• Querying physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes.
• Monitoring unbilled accounts report for outstanding and/or un-coded encounters to reduce accounts receivable days. Following strict coding guidelines within established productivity standards.
• Addressing billing/coding related inquires for providers as needed, U.S. only.
• Attending meetings and in-service training to enhance coding knowledge, compliance skills, and maintenance of credentials.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality. Requirements of the role include:
• 3 years of experience working with CPT and ICD-9 coding principles, governmental regulations, protocols and third party requirements regarding medical billing. 1+ year of experience analyzing medical records in Anesthesia.
• 1+ year(s) of experience using a computer with Windows PC applications that required you to use a keyboard, navigate screens, and learn new software tools.
• Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts from Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 5:30p.m IST.
• Permanent work from Office from Chennai location

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