Lead Radiology Medical Coder

Job Title: Lead Radiology Medical CoderYears of Experience: 7 yearsNo of openings: 1Notice period: Immediate to 15daysWork from Office Location: Chennai GuindyJob Title: Radiology Denials CoderJob Summary The Radiology Denials Coder is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and resolving claim denials related to radiology services. This role ensures accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding, identifies root causes of denials, and corrects or appeals claims in accordance with payer guidelines. The coder works closely with billing, compliance, and QA teams to improve coding accuracy, reduce denials, and support revenue integrity.Key Responsibilities Review and resolve radiology claim denials and appeals Identify and correct coding errors, missing documentation, or payer discrepancies Ensure compliance with CMS, AMA, and payer-specific coding guidelines Collaborate with billing and QA teams to track denial trends and recommend process improvements Maintain high coding accuracy and productivity standardsQualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in health information management or related field preferred Certification: CPC required; CRC or CCS preferred Experience: Minimum 2+ years in radiology coding and denial management Skills: Proficiency in CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, payer rules, and EMR/EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, Athena); strong analytical and communication skills

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