Experience: 2-7 Years

Location: Chennai (Guindy)

Paix Services, Olympia Cyberspace - Level 8,

5th Floor, Guindy, No: 21/22, 2nd Street, Alandur Road, Arulayiammanpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600032.

Opposite : Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital

Direct interview is on 20th Dec, Kindly confirm your availability

Job Description: Radiology Coder

Position Title: Radiology Coder

Location: Guindy, Chennai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Radiology Coder to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 7 years of experience in medical coding, specifically in radiology, and possess a strong understanding of coding guidelines and practices. As a Radiology Coder, you will be responsible for reviewing medical records, accurately assigning appropriate ICD-10, CPT, modifiers and HCPCS codes to radiology procedures, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is essential for ensuring accurate billing, reimbursement, and compliance with healthcare industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coding Radiology Procedures:

o Accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, modifiers and HCPCS codes to radiology procedures, including diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology, and nuclear medicine.

o Review clinical documentation to ensure it supports accurate coding and billing.

o Identify discrepancies between the clinical documentation and coding and communicate with the healthcare providers for clarification.

- Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:

o Ensure coding practices comply with Medicare, Medicaid, insurance carriers, and other regulatory entities.

o Stay current with coding updates, changes to healthcare regulations, and payer-specific requirements.

- Billing and Reimbursement Support:

o Work closely with the billing department to ensure proper reimbursement for services rendered.

o Provide support to resolve billing issues related to denied or underpaid claims.

o Analyze coding data and trends to identify opportunities for process improvements.

- Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:

o Perform routine audits on radiology coding to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

o Participate in continuous education to stay up-to-date with coding practices, including attending webinars, workshops, and certification renewal programs.

Qualifications:

- Preferred:

- Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).

- Radiology-specific coding certification such as Certified Radiology Coder (CRC) from AAPC or AHIMA.

Skills and Abilities:

- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in medical coding.

- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiological procedures.

- In-depth understanding of payer-specific billing requirements and insurance policies.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with efficiency.

- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).