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Associate Medical Coder

0 to 1 year years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 1, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: Graduate in any discipline Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title:

Associate Medical Coder


Requisition Number:

2303147


Company/Business Segment:

Optum


Location:

Bangalore, Karnataka, India


Job Category:

Medical & Clinical Operations


Employment Type:

Full-time, Regular


Work Schedule:

Day Job


Overtime Status:

Exempt


Telecommuter Position:

No


Travel Required:

No


Job Summary:

The Associate Medical Coder plays a vital role in coding medical records to facilitate hospital reimbursement and accurate medical data indexing. This position supports both inpatient and outpatient services.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and code inpatient and/or outpatient medical records daily

  • Assign ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 codes with at least 95% accuracy, following departmental coding guidelines

  • Identify and abstract medical records accurately

  • Meet productivity standards for coding and data entry

  • Demonstrate time management and reduce non-essential work interruptions

  • Participate in coding meetings and ongoing training sessions

  • Show flexibility with work schedules as needed

  • Understand how the role impacts departmental and hospital goals

  • Build cooperative working relationships with internal teams and hospital staff

  • Participate in conference calls regarding coding updates or discussions


Required Qualifications:

  • Graduate in any discipline

  • Certified fresher or professional with 0 to 1 year of experience in medical coding (G23 level)

  • Must hold a valid and current coding certification from AAPC or AHIMA

    • Accepted certifications: CPC, CCS, CIC, or COC

  • Proof of certification, including ID number, must be provided during interview or offer stage


Preferred Skills & Attributes:

  • Excellent attention to detail and time management

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Willingness to work flexible or extended hours when necessary

  • Ability to work effectively in a team and independently