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Coder, Ip Drg

2+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 24, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences 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: Coder, IP DRG

Req ID: 2049
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Posted On: Wednesday, September 10, 2025


Job Purpose

The Coder applies coding skills to perform invoice reviews and provide expert advice to billing staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with coding standards.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct audits and coding reviews to ensure accuracy and precision of documentation, including co-source partners.

  • Assign and sequence CPT and ICD-10 codes for services rendered as required.

  • Collaborate with billing staff and work queues (WQs) to ensure proper claim payments.

  • Ensure compliance with Medicare policy requirements, coding initiatives, and guidelines.

  • Work independently from assigned work queues.

  • Maintain confidentiality and a professional attitude at all times.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the management team.

  • Protect, use, and disclose patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA standards.

  • Adhere to Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures.

  • Limit PHI viewing to the minimum necessary to perform assigned tasks.


Qualifications

  • Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

  • Certification: CPC (AAPC) or CCS (AHIMA).

  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of coding experience related to specialties such as IP DRG, OP, Denials, SDS, etc.

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and other job-related software.

  • Preferred: Surgical coding experience.

  • Soft Skills:

    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

    • Problem-solving and creative thinking abilities.

    • Sound judgment and decision-making skills based on timely analyses.

    • Integrity, dependability, urgency, and results orientation.

    • Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interactions.


Working Conditions

  • Physical Demands: May require moving around the work area; sitting; performing manual tasks; using office equipment (computers, peripherals, telephones); extending arms; kneeling; talking; and hearing.

  • Mental Demands: Ability to follow directions, collaborate effectively, and manage stress.

  • Work Environment: Typically minimal noise levels.


Equal Opportunity Statement

Med-Metrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.