Medical Coder (SDS / GI)

Salary: PHP 70,000- PHP 100,000/ month

Job Description:

• Apply accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on documentation and services rendered
  
• Ensure proper code sequencing, modifiers, and compliance with payer and regulatory guidelines
  
• Review and correct coding-related errors, denials, or rejected claims
• Complete appropriate documentation or system entry regarding claims.
• Abstract additional data elements during the Chart Review process when coding.
• Review patient medical records and clinical documentation
• Identify incomplete or missing documentation and coordinate provider queries
• Apply accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on documentation and services
• Stay updated with coding rules, payer policies, and healthcare regulations
• Support clean claim submission and billing accuracy
• Coordinate with Billing, AR, and Authorization teams
• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards
• Support audit and compliance activities
• Participate in internal and client quality audits/reviews
• Train, coach, and provide guidance to billers to ensure accurate coding and billing processes
• Remains current on medical coding and billing guidelines and auditing protocols
• Follow team and/or client's proper procedures, policies, and methodologies as instructed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information
• Graduate of Medical allied courses; Nurses, Physical Therapist, Medical Technologist. Preferred but not required.
• Consultancy basis minimum of 6 months consultancy contract (subject for renewal)
• With 1- 3 years' experience in Medical Coding
• Preferably with Gastroenterology or Same day Surgery exposure
• With active coding license (e.g., CPC)
• Demonstrate flexibility in handling different specialties and client assignments
• Understanding of ICD-9 or ICD-10 Coding
• Team player with the ability and willingness to assist, coach, and train billers on coding-specific requirements
• Able to provide and share coding knowledge with team members as needed
• Data entry skills (minimum 50-60 accurate keystrokes per minute)
• Requires strong accuracy, attentiveness to detail and time management skills
• Can work from home with reliable internet and backup connection

Others:

• Company-paid annual CPC renewal.
• Equipment/ company computer is provided
• Work from Home

Originally posted on Himalayas