Coding Specialist

About the role

Ventra Health is a revenue cycle management solutions provider for facility-based physicians in anesthesia, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, pathology, and radiology. The Coding Specialist reviews medical record documentation to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes and modifiers, ensures compliance with current coding guidelines, and communicates documentation deficiencies. This on-site role is based in Coimbatore and requires a High School diploma or equivalent plus RHIT and/or CPC certification.

What you’ll do

• Performs ongoing analysis of medical record documentation and codes assigned per CMS, CPT, and Ventra Health documentation guidelines
• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes and modifiers according to documentation
• Perform MIPS review as needed
• Perform Provider QA as needed
• Document coding errors
• Assist with client/provider audits as needed
• Assist with reviewing work product of new coders in training, as needed
• Provides feedback to coders on coding discrepancies/deficiencies, as needed

What you’ll bring

• High School diploma or equivalent
• RHIT and/or CPC certification required
• 2023 MDM Guidelines required
• In-depth knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 coding system
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
• Understand the use and function of modifiers in CPT
• Ability to read and interpret documentation and assign appropriate codes for diagnosis and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality for all personal, financial, and medical information per HIPAA guidelines and Ventra Health policy

Nice to have

At least one (1) year of medical billing preferred

Skills

Benefits

• Eligible for Ventra performance-based incentive plan
• Referral bonus for referring a friend
• Discretionary incentive bonus in accordance with company policies

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.