Medical Coder

Role Overview

This opening is for a Medical Coder based in Chennai. The role involves reviewing clinical documentation from doctors and translating patient details such as condition, diagnosis, prescribed treatment, and performed procedures into standardized alphanumeric codes. These codes are an important part of the medical billing and claims process.

Who Can Apply

Applicants from UG or PG backgrounds in life sciences and paramedical streams are eligible. The opportunity is open to graduates and diploma holders from nursing, GNM/DGNM, physiotherapy, pharmacy, biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, botany, zoology, biology, medical lab technology, optometry, radiology, medical records, physician assistant, anesthesia and other allied healthcare fields. Candidates from BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, Siddha, Unani, naturopathy, veterinary science, and related disciplines may also apply.

Skills and Knowledge Needed

Applicants should have a solid grasp of anatomy and physiology, along with the ability to communicate clearly and work well with others. Basic computer knowledge is also required.

Work Pattern and Benefits

This is a system-based role with a five-day work week. Work is scheduled in the day shift, and Saturdays and Sundays are off. The company provides food and cab support. Performance-based incentives, referral bonuses, medical expense coverage, and provident fund benefits are part of the offer. For experienced candidates, the salary starts at 12,000 and can go up to 25,000, with an increment after 6 months. Opportunities abroad are also available.

Work Locations

The role is available across multiple locations including Chennai, Coimbatore, Vellore, Trichy, Cuddalore, Pondicherry, Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Thanjavur, Nagercoil, Theni, Dindigul, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Karur, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari, Tirupati, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.

Contact

For further details, reach HR Deepa at 7200179732.

Additional Notes

The hiring preference includes freshers and passed-out candidates from nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, dentistry, life sciences, biotechnology, microbiology, biomedical, biochemistry, bioinformatics, botany, zoology, GNM, DGNM, physician assistant, anesthesia technician, perfusion technology, and medical coding backgrounds. Common search terms associated with this role include medical coder fresher, medical coding fresher, and jobs for passed outs.

Compensation

The listed annual package is 3,25,000 to 4,50,000.