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Sme – Medical Coding

6-8 years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 20, 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

SME – Medical Coding (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Experience Required: Minimum 6 Years in Coding | Overall 8 Years**

Job Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Medical Coding with advanced expertise in orthopaedic surgery coding. This role requires strong command of medical coding standards, the ability to maintain high accuracy levels, and a commitment to continuous learning and team development. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in surgical coding, supported by relevant certifications.


Key Responsibilities

  • Accurately code orthopaedic surgery medical records with a minimum of 96% accuracy, ensuring compliance with turnaround time and client requirements.

  • Consistently exceed productivity benchmarks and maintain high-quality outputs in Surgery medical coding.

  • Stay updated on the latest coding guidelines, regulations, and specialty-specific updates through ongoing training and educational participation.

  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and knowledge support to junior surgery coders to enhance overall team performance.

  • Uphold organizational standards by maintaining coding integrity, documentation quality, and adherence to coding protocols.


Qualifications & Experience

  • Graduate degree in Life Sciences is mandatory.

  • Relevant coding certifications required: CPC or CCS.

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in medical coding, specifically with strong expertise in Surgery coding.

  • Overall 8 years of professional experience in the healthcare or coding domain.

  • Proven ability to manage complex orthopaedic surgery coding tasks with precision and compliance.

  • Strong analytical, communication, and mentoring skills.


Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in delivering high-quality coding services, enhancing compliance, and contributing to operational excellence within Surgical Coding functions. The SME will also drive knowledge enhancement across the team, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.