Medical billing Coder

Company DescriptionAtean Healthcare Solutions is a specialized provider of cost-effective medical coding and medical billing services. The organization is committed to delivering accurate, efficient, and compliant solutions tailored to healthcare providers' needs. Atean Healthcare Solutions focuses on enabling healthcare organizations to optimize their revenue cycles while maintaining the highest standards of data integrity and compliance. With a client-centric approach, Atean is a trusted partner for healthcare businesses aiming to streamline operations.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time, on-site role for a Medical Billing Coder located in Chennai. Responsibilities include accurately coding medical records, analyzing and assigning proper healthcare codes for diagnoses and procedures, and ensuring compliance with relevant coding guidelines and regulations. The role involves reviewing patient data for completeness and accuracy, collaborating with healthcare providers for clarification, and staying updated on ever-evolving coding standards and facilitating timely claim submission and reimbursement.Roles and Responsibilities: Review patient medical records, physician notes, and clinical documentation to determine appropriate codesAssign accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for diagnoses and proceduresEnsure coding accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations and payer guidelinesVerify completeness and correctness of medical documentation before codingWork closely with billing teams to ensure clean claim submission and reduce denialsIdentify and correct coding errors or discrepanciesMaintain up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines, regulations, and updatesAssist in audits and compliance reviews as requiredCommunicate with healthcare providers for clarification on documentation when neededEnsure adherence to HIPAA and confidentiality standardsQualifications: Mininmum experience of 3 to 5 yearsProficiency in Medical Coding and familiarity with Coding GuidelinesKnowledge of Medical Terminology and a background in Health Information ManagementExperience with coding standards, including RHIT certification and related qualificationsAttention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with healthcare regulationsBachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant professional certifications preferredPrevious coding experience, particularly in a clinical or hospital environment, is advantageousCertification in medical coding (CPC, CCS, or equivalent preferred)Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systemsUnderstanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiologyFamiliarity with insurance guidelines and reimbursement processesExcellent attention to detail and accuracyGood analytical and problem-solving skillsProficiency in medical billing software and MS Office toolsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsKPIExperience in US healthcare/medical billing processKnowledge of denial management and AR follow-upExposure to EHR/EMR systemsCoding accuracy rateTurnaround time (TAT) for codingDenial rate due to coding errorsProductivity targets (charts coded per day)

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