Medical Recs Coding & Transc. Sr. Assoc.

NTT DATA

3+ yrs Chennai Full Time Work from office
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Posted : today
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Job description

Join our team as a Senior Medical Records Coding and Transcription Associate, a pivotal role in transforming complex healthcare documentation into standardized medical codes. This position is crucial for maintaining uniform medical records across facilities and ensuring clear communication of diagnoses, procedures, and outcomes.

As a Senior Associate, you will play a key part in standardizing medical terminology, contributing to a universal language for describing injuries, illnesses, and causes of death. Your expertise will directly impact the accuracy and consistency of patient data, essential for healthcare operations and analysis.

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibilities will involve meticulously reviewing patient documentation to thoroughly understand assigned diagnoses. You will be responsible for accurately transforming healthcare diagnosis, procedure, medical service, and equipment information into universal medical alphanumeric codes.

Additionally, you will be tasked with identifying trends in documentation deficiencies and highlighting these findings. This role also involves acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to guide and mentor junior team members, including freshers, contributing to their development and the team's overall success.

Qualifications

This senior role requires a minimum of 3 years of dedicated experience as a Senior Medical Coder within any Healthcare BPO, specifically with expertise in EM, IP/Outpatient, and Multispecialty environments. A CPC certification is mandatory for this position.

We are looking for individuals with a strong understanding of EM outpatient coding and multispecialty procedures. Proficiency in using Windows PC applications, requiring keyboard navigation and software learning, for at least 1 year is also essential. The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in English is critical for client interaction. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility to work scheduled shifts (Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST, subject to client changes), with the potential for overtime and weekend work based on business needs.

Essential Skills

Medical CodingHIPAACPT CodesICD-10EM Outpatient CodingMultispecialty CodingCPC CertificationDocumentation ReviewWindows PC ApplicationsEnglish Communication

Highlights

  • Actively hiring

More Details

RoleMedical Recs Coding & Transc. Sr. Assoc.
IndustryHealthcare
DepartmentMedical Coding, Health Information Management
Employment TypeFull Time, Work from office

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