Inpatient Coder at Optum - Chennai, Tamil Nadu Inpatient Coder - Optum

Inpatient Coder

Optum

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Category: Healthcare

Salary: 500,000 - 800,000 INR / yearly

Full-time


Job Description

Join us as an Inpatient Coder at Optum, a global organization focused on delivering care and improving health outcomes. Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture, work with talented peers, and access comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Identify appropriate assignment of ICD - 10 - CM and ICD - 10 - PCS Codes for inpatient services provided in a hospital setting and understand their impact on the DRG with reference to CC / MCC.

Abstract additional data elements during the Chart Review process when coding.

Adhere to ethical standards of coding as established by AAPC and / or AHIMA.

Qualifications

Life Science or Allied Medicine Graduates.

Certification from AAPC or AHIMA. CIC certification preferred.

4+ years of Acute Care Inpatient medical coding experience.

Perks & Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package.

Career development opportunities.

Diverse and inclusive work culture.

Why Join Us?

At Optum, we are dedicated to advancing health equity on a global scale and helping communities live healthier lives. Join us to make a meaningful impact on healthcare.