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Post: Medical Coders - Certified - 569939
Job Description:
- The Coder performs a variety of activities involving the coding of medical records as a mechanism for indexing medical information which is used for completion of statistics for hospital, regional and government planning and accurate hospital reimbursement.
- Codes inpatient and/or outpatient records and identifies diagnoses and procedures daily according to the schedule set within the coding unit.
- The Coder accurately assigns ICD-9 and/or CPT-4 codes in accordance with Coding Departmental guidelines maintaining no less than 95% accuracy in choice and sequencing of codes.
- The Coder identifies and abstracts records consistently and accurately.
- Consistently demonstrates time awareness: strives to meet deadlines; reduces non-essential interruptions to an absolute minimum.
- Meets departmental productivity standards for coding and entering inpatient and/or outpatient records.
- Participates in coding meetings and education conferences to maintain coding skills and accuracy.
- Demonstrates willingness and flexibility in working additional hours or changing hours.
- Demonstrates thorough understanding on how position impacts the department and hospital.
- Demonstrates a good rapport and works to establish cooperative working relationships with all members of departmental and Hospital staff.
Candidate Profile
- Minimum 6 Months Medical coding experience with ICD-9-CM (vol-1, 2, & 3) and CPT-4 coding, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and disease processes.
- successful inpatient coding experience.
- Experience Range - 6 months to 4 years
CCS/CPC/CPC-H certification from AHIMA / AAPC.
- Listens and gives full attention to each customer.
- Exceeds customer expectations. Proactively identifies and responds to the different needs of customers. Keeps all parties informed of process or status.
- Makes a positive first impression.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Offers to help fellow employees whenever possible.
-Takes ownership of problems; demonstrates pride in one's job and the organization.
- Presents a professional appearance.
- Position requires a positive attitude, self-directed, highly motivated, pleasant, cooperative, assertive yet compassionate
Additional Information:
Exp: Min. 6 Months
Location: Noida- Uttar Pradesh
Industry Type: Pharma/ Biotech/Clinical Research
Functional Area: Medical Coding
Job ID: 569939
End Date: 15th November, 2014
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