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Senior Medical Coder – Surgery

4+ years
₹6 LPA to ₹9 LPA
10 June 12, 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

Senior Medical Coder – Surgery | Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Requisition Number: 2292950
Category: Medical & Clinical Operations

About the Role:
Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is hiring a Senior Medical Coder – Surgery to join its growing medical coding team in Noida. In this role, you'll apply your advanced knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II coding to ensure accurate representation of multispecialty surgical services in clinical documentation. This opportunity offers long-term career growth, professional development, and the chance to contribute to global health optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II from medical records in a hospital/clinic and outpatient surgery setting.

  • Consistently meet coding productivity targets of 4–6 charts/hour while maintaining quality standards.

  • Track and implement updates from AMA, AHA, CMS, and client-specific coding guidelines.

  • Determine correct CPT codes for procedures performed and apply modifiers in accordance with NCCI edits and CPT instructions.

  • Review NCCI edits and Local/National Coverage Determinations (LCD/NCD) to ensure compliant coding and billing.

  • Collaborate effectively in team environments, offering inputs to improve collective coding performance and process.

  • Organize and prioritize workloads to meet internal and external compliance timelines.

  • Adhere strictly to HIPAA guidelines and internal system security policies.

  • Follow company policies, including terms of employment, team transfers, shifts, or work location changes based on business needs.

Required Qualifications:

  • Graduate in Life Sciences or Allied Medical fields.

  • Certified through AAPC or AHIMA.

  • 4+ years of experience coding multispecialty surgeries such as Orthopaedics, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Cardiology, ENT, Ophthalmology, and OBGYN.

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

  • Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, modifiers, and HCPCS coding frameworks.

  • Experience with NCCI edits and interpreting LCD/NCD guidelines for code adjustments.

This position is ideal for candidates seeking senior medical coder jobs in Noida with hands-on experience in surgery coding. Professionals certified through AAPC/AHIMA and skilled in CPT/HCPCS procedures across various specialties will thrive in this role. Explore senior opportunities at Optum, a global healthcare leader committed to improving lives and eliminating disparities in care.

Salary: ₹6 LPA to ₹9 LPA (Based on experience and certifications)