Medical Coder

About us: DNA Growth is a leading professional services firm specializing in offering business planning and virtual CFO solutions to startup and mid-enterprise clientele in North America and the MENA region. We combine people, processes, and tech to empower our client's growth and success. Job Title: Medical Coder (1–2 Years Experience) Website: Location: Ludhiana (On-site) Working Days & Time: 12 noon to 9 pm IST & 1 Saturday working in every month. Roles and Responsibilities: Independently read, review, and accurately code incoming medical correspondence and patient records using standard coding classifications (e.g., ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, as applicable). Apply working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical documentation to assign correct codes with minimal supervision. Ensure coded information, investigations, diagnoses, and follow-ups are accurate, complete, and compliant with relevant coding guidelines. Identify discrepancies, missing documentation, or coding errors and escalate/query with clinicians for clarification. Alert clinicians to medical problems, new diagnoses, or medications that need follow-up. Notify GPs, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals of new chronic diseases requiring ongoing monitoring. Support and mentor trainee coders as needed, reviewing their work for accuracy where required. Maintain productivity and quality benchmarks consistent with 1–2 years of hands-on coding experience. Stay updated on coding guideline changes, payer-specific rules, and compliance requirements. Education/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification (life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or related field preferred). Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent certification preferred. 1–2 years of hands-on experience in medical coding, preferably in a similar role. Skills and Abilities: Strong working knowledge of medical terminology and its translation into accurate codes on patient records. Practical experience applying ICD-10/CPT coding guidelines in a real-world setting. Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated track record of accuracy. Ability to work with data, identifying patterns, trends, and anomalies. Excellent communication skills with colleagues and healthcare professionals; positive, proactive, and informative approach. Good working knowledge of IT packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with or ability to quickly learn coding/EHR software such as Doc Man and EMIS Web. Proven ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Able to work independently and largely unsupervised. Efficient, reliable, and committed to delivering quality work consistently.