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Associate Medical Coder

0-1 years
₹3 – ₹5 LPA
10 Aug. 10, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science 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

Associate Medical Coder

📍 Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India (On-site)
🕒 Experience: Entry-level / Fresher (0–1 Year in Medical Coding)
💼 Industry: Medical Coding / Clinical Operations / Healthcare Administration
🏢 Company: (Not specified – assumed healthcare institution or clinical operations)

Salary: ₹3 – ₹5 LPA (Estimated based on entry-level medical coding roles in Bangalore)


About the Role:

As an Associate Medical Coder, you’ll accurately code inpatient and outpatient medical records using ICD-10 and CPT-4 systems to support hospital statistics, reimbursement accuracy, and data integrity. The role demands meticulous attention to coding accuracy (target ≥95%), strong time management, and effective collaboration within the coding team—all essential to optimize clinical operations and healthcare data management.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Code inpatient and/or outpatient records daily, applying ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 codes based on departmental guidelines.

  • Maintain an accuracy rate of ≥95% in both code choices and sequence.

  • Abstract medical records consistently and accurately.

  • Meet departmental productivity targets for coding volume and timeliness.

  • Demonstrate strong time-awareness and deadline management, minimizing interruptions.

  • Participate in coding meetings and educational sessions to enhance coding skills.

  • Display flexibility in working additional or varied hours when needed.

  • Understand and communicate how your role impacts wider departmental and hospital functions.

  • Foster cooperative working relationships with all hospital and departmental staff.

  • Join conference calls as needed to provide coding-related information.


Qualifications & Experience Required:

  • Graduate degree from a recognized institution.

  • Certified coder through AAPC or AHIMA (required). Accepted certifications: CPC, CCS, CIC, COC.

  • Certification must be current and verifiable, with proof including a valid certification identification number during interview/offer process.

  • 0–1 year of experience or fresh graduate with relevant coding certification and interest.


What the Company Offers:

  • Competitive entry-level compensation with opportunity for growth.

  • Structured coding training and ongoing development opportunities.

  • Engaging, collaborative work environment in clinical operations.

  • Experience in high-impact medical record and reimbursement workflows.