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Medical Coder – Surgery

Optum
Optum
0.6 years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 25, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Medical Coder – Surgery

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Category: Medical & Clinical Operations
Requisition Number: 2324678
Employment Type: Full Time

About the Role

Optum is seeking a skilled Medical Coder – Surgery to ensure accurate coding of professional surgical services across multispecialty outpatient and hospital settings. This role plays a key part in supporting clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and medical documentation quality. You will work in a technology-enabled environment dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through precision and integrity.


Key Responsibilities

  • Review, verify, and abstract data from medical records to assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes with correct modifiers.

  • Code 4–6 surgical charts per hour while maintaining the required quality benchmarks.

  • Stay updated with the latest AMA, AHA, CMS, Coding Clinic, and NCCI guidelines.

  • Apply correct CPT codes and assign modifiers in accordance with NCCI edits and CPT rules.

  • Review LCD and NCD coverage policies and update ICD-10-CM, CPT, and modifiers accordingly.

  • Collaborate with team members to enhance quality, accuracy, and productivity.

  • Prioritize and manage coding workflow to ensure timely completion and compliance with client and regulatory standards.

  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA requirements for secure handling of patient information.

  • Follow company policies, procedures, and operational guidelines, including shifts, team assignments, and changing business needs.


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Graduate in Life Sciences (mandatory).

  • Valid certification from AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, CCS, CIC, or COC).

  • Ability to provide valid certification ID during the interview or offer stage.

  • Minimum 6 months of experience in multispecialty surgery coding and/or Surgery + E&M coding.

  • Hands-on experience with coding in specialties such as Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, and Otolaryngology.

  • Strong understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology.

  • Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and Modifiers, including NCCI guidelines.


Why Join Optum

At Optum, you become part of a global healthcare organization committed to improving lives through technology-enabled care delivery. You will collaborate with experienced professionals, gain access to comprehensive benefits, and advance your career in a culture grounded in inclusion, learning, and continuous improvement.