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Medical Coding - Op

R1 Rcm
R1 RCM
3-7 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 22, 2026
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: Medical Coder – Outpatient (OP)

Location: Hyderabad, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Posted: 19 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R260000000001

About Us:
R1 RCM India is recognized among India’s Top 50 Best Companies to Work For™ 2023 by the Great Place to Work® Institute. We are committed to transforming healthcare through innovative Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) solutions that simplify processes and improve efficiency for hospitals, physician practices, and health systems.

With a global workforce of over 30,000 employees, including more than 14,000 professionals in India across Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai, we foster an inclusive, empowering culture supported by robust benefits and employee engagement initiatives.

Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Outpatient Medical Coder / Senior Coder with active coding certifications (CPC, CPC-A, CIC, CCS, or COC). The role requires strong expertise in ICD and CPT coding, ensuring accurate and compliant assignment of codes after reviewing medical records. The ideal candidate will validate coding, maintain proper sequencing, and comply with government and insurance regulations while supporting quality patient care and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assign accurate ICD (diagnosis) and CPT (procedure) codes for outpatient medical records.

  • Validate coding accuracy and proper sequencing in compliance with regulations.

  • Follow up with providers for missing or unclear documentation.

  • Communicate with clinical staff regarding documentation requirements.

  • Research complex or unusual coding scenarios.

  • Review patient charts and documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.

  • Evaluate previous day’s batch of patient notes for coding quality.

  • Ensure all codes are current and active according to coding standards.

Requirements:

  • Experience: 3–7 years in Medical Coding (Outpatient preferred).

  • Education: Any Graduate.

  • Certifications: Active AHIMA or AAPC certification (CPC, CPC-A, CIC, CCS, or COC).

  • Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.

  • Skilled in assigning ICD-10 and CPT codes accurately.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and adapt to changing business requirements.

  • Flexible to work from office and remotely, as per business needs.

Why Join R1:

  • Work in a dynamic, evolving healthcare environment with opportunities for professional growth.

  • Collaborate with experts across multiple specialties and coding platforms.

  • Contribute to solutions that improve patient care and operational efficiency.

  • Competitive benefits package and inclusive, empowering workplace culture.

Learn more about R1 RCM India at r1rcm.com.