OP Medical Coder

• The incumbent checks and sequences the most accurate ICD-9/ ICD10- CM/CPT/HCPCS/DRG/Other codes for diagnoses and procedures for documented information. Assures the final diagnoses and operative procedures as stated by the physician are valid and complete. • Abstracts all necessary information from health records to identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions. • Evaluates the record for documentation consistency and adequacy. Ensures that the final diagnosis accurately reflects the care and treatment rendered. Computes and gives the correct DRG coding all inpatients cases. • Providing training and guiding other coders / Medical Records Technicians in coding, updating them with new coding rules and regulations as and when it is necessary. • Analyzes doctors’ documentation to assure the appropriate Evaluation & • Ensures coding is as per HAAD guidelines and regulations. • Provides feedback to Doctors regarding coding errors or oversights. • Constantly updates to the latest coding versions and HAAD coding directives. Management (E & M) levels are assigned using the correct CPT code. Responsibilities • Checks and sequences the most accurate ICD-9/ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS/DRG/other codes for diagnoses and procedures based on documented information. • Assures the final diagnoses and operative procedures as stated by the physician are valid and complete. • Abstracts all necessary information from health records to identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions. • Evaluates the record for documentation consistency and adequacy. • Ensures that the final diagnosis accurately reflects the care and treatment rendered. • Computes and assigns the correct DRG coding for all inpatient cases. • Provides training and guidance to other Coders/Medical Records Technicians in coding, updating them with new coding rules and regulations as and when necessary. • Analyzes doctors' documentation to ensure the appropriate Evaluation & Management (E&M) levels are assigned using the correct CPT code . • Ensures coding is as per HAAD guidelines and regulations. • Provides feedback to doctors regarding coding errors or oversights. • Constantly updates to the latest coding versions and HAAD coding directives. • A graduate of Bachelor's Degree in Allied Health Sciences or related areas with at least two (2) years of coding experience. • Valid Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). • Computer Literacy, MS Office. • Excellent command of oral and written English. Performance Criteria • Achievement of Core Objectives in line with the expectations of the Management and stakeholders. • Ability to work constructively and interact professionally with others. • Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, adjust to changing priorities, and work within deadlines.