Senior Analyst

Dear Candidate,

Greetings from R1RCM

We have huge openings for IPDRG Coders for Hyderabad, Chennai & Noida.

About US:

R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry's most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation and workflow orchestration.

With over 30,000 employees globally and a robust presence in India, comprising over 17,000 employees across Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai, we foster an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and empowered. Our mission is to transform the healthcare industry by driving efficiency for healthcare systems, hospitals, and physician practices, continuously striving to make healthcare work better for everyone.

About the role

Review patient medical records following PHI, HIPPA and convert into medical coding code as per ICD-10-CM and PCS guidelines. Complete daily assign tasks within time with expected quality, on time communication to internal/external stakeholders and adhere to organization policies.

We are looking to hire an experienced Medical Coders / Senior Medical Coders with coding certifications (CIC or CCS) hands on experience on Inpatient DRG (MS-DRG/APR-DRG) coding.

Eligibility Criteria

• 1 to 7+ Years of work experience in IP DRG medical Coding
• Education Any Graduate, Postgraduate
• Successful completion of a certification program from AHIMA (CCS) or AAPC (CIC, CPC) Must be active during joining and verified.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (should have capability to reply to email properly to client and stakeholders)
• Able to work independently and willing to adapt and change as per business/process requirement.

Responsibilities

• Reviewed inpatient medical records and assigned accurate ICD-10-CM (PDx and SDx) and PCS codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Assigned and sequenced codes accurately based on medical record documentation.
• Assigned POA indicators correctly.
• Thorough understanding and application of medical necessity, DRGs, APGs, and APRs for processing claims
• Adhered to coding clinics and guidelines, and queried physicians for clarification as needed.
• Checking on the account status on regular basis if kept on Hold and follow up with respective leaders when in needed.
• Knowledge of 3M coding, Optum, computer assisted coding (CAC), abstracting software, Meditech etc. will be added advantage.