Medical Coder

About the Role

The Medical Coder at OMS Healthcare is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai.

Key Responsibilities

• Review patient records, clinical documentation, and provider notes to assign accurate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes in accordance with payer rules and regulatory guidelines.
• Abstract relevant information from medical charts.
• Validate code selection.
• Ensure claims are complete, compliant, and submitted in a timely manner.
• Work closely with billing teams, clinicians, and quality assurance staff to resolve coding discrepancies and address documentation queries.
• Stay current with coding updates, payer requirements, and organizational policies to minimize denials and support revenue cycle performance.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems or coding software.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, with the ability to apply guidelines accurately to diverse clinical scenarios.
• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting medical records, including physician notes, diagnostic reports, and treatment plans.
• Experience with medical billing processes, claims submission workflows, and basic revenue cycle concepts.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations and standards, such as payer policies, compliance requirements, and documentation best practices.
• Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to identify and correct coding and documentation inconsistencies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with providers, billing specialists, and internal teams.
• Ability to work on-site in Chennai, manage workload efficiently, and meet productivity and accuracy targets.
• Relevant certification (e.g., CPC, CCS, or equivalent) and prior experience in medical coding are highly preferred.