Medical Recs Coding & Transc. Sr. Assoc. at NTT DATA, Inc. in Chennai, IN-TN, India

Job description

• The Medical Recs Coding & Transc. Sr. Assoc. is responsible for reviewing clinical statements and assigning standard medical codes to ensure uniform documentation across medical facilities. The role involves transforming healthcare diagnoses, procedures, and services into universal alphanumeric codes. Candidates should possess strong expertise in medical coding and the ability to interpret complex patient diagnoses. The position is suited for professionals with experience in healthcare coding and a solid understanding of medical terminology. The role does not specify required certifications, years of experience, or educational qualifications, but a background in medical coding is essential. The position is based in India and is suited for those with a relevant degree or certification in medical coding.

Responsibilities

• The coder reads the documentation to understand the patient's diagnoses assigned
• • Transforming of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes
• • Creating uniform vocabulary for describing the causes of injury, illness & death is the role of medical coders
• • Medical coding allows for Uniform documentation between medical facilities
• • The main task of a medical coders is to review clinical statements and assign standard Codes

Requirements

• Experience in healthcare coding
• Strong expertise in medical coding
• Ability to interpret complex patient diagnoses
• Solid understanding of medical terminology

Skills

Required

• Medical coding
• Healthcare coding
• Medical terminology