Job description

Medical coding is a crucial process in the healthcare industry, wherein patient health information is converted into standardized alphanumeric codes. Coders use medical reports from doctors, including the patient’s condition, the doctor's diagnosis, prescriptions, and procedures performed, to assign specific codes. These codes are essential for insurance claims, billing, and medical record-keeping.

Key Responsibilities:

1.    Medical Report Review:
•    Analyze and interpret medical reports from healthcare professionals, including diagnoses, treatments, and procedures.
2.    Code Assignment:
•    Accurately assign ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes based on the information from medical reports.
•    Ensure correct application of codes to reflect the patient's condition, diagnosis, and treatment.
3.    Billing Support:
•    Ensure that all codes assigned are aligned with healthcare regulations for insurance claims and billing purposes.
•    Assist in the generation of accurate invoices based on coding information.
4.    Compliance & Confidentiality:
•    Adhere to healthcare regulations like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) for patient data confidentiality.
•    Maintain a high level of accuracy to ensure compliance with medical billing and coding standards.
5.    Continuous Learning:
•    Keep up-to-date with changes in medical coding standards, ICD, CPT guidelines, and healthcare regulations.
•    Participate in training and workshops to improve knowledge and skills.