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Coder, Ipdrg

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, IPDRG

Req ID: 2144
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Posted On: Monday, September 1, 2025


Job Purpose

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


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct audits and coding reviews to ensure all documentation is accurate, including work by co-source partners.

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

  • Collaborate with billing staff and system work queues to ensure proper claim payments.

  • Comply 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 management.

  • Use, protect, and disclose patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with HIPAA standards.

  • Understand and comply with Information Security and HIPAA policies and procedures.

  • Limit viewing of PHI to the minimum necessary to perform assigned duties.


Qualifications

  • CPC certification from AAPC or CCS certification from AHIMA.

  • High School graduate or equivalent.

  • Minimum of 2 years of coding experience in relevant specialties (IP DRG, OP, Denials, SDS, etc.).

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

  • Ability to use job-related software.

  • Surgical coding experience is a plus.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization.

  • Strong problem-solving and creative skills, with sound judgment and decision-making abilities.

  • High integrity, dependability, urgency, and results-oriented approach.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interactions.


Working Conditions

  • Physical Demands: Occasional movement around the work area, sitting, performing manual tasks, operating office equipment, extending arms, kneeling, talking, and hearing.

  • Mental Demands: Ability to follow directions, collaborate with others, and handle stress.

  • Work Environment: Noise level is usually minimal.


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