Senior Training Specialist Operations (Medical Coding)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Training Specialist in Medical Coding to join our team in Chennai. The ideal candidate will be an AHIMA/AAPC Certified professional with expertise in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes. This role is perfect for a leader who can mentor coders, facilitate training for Denial Management, and provide subject matter expertise for transitioning clients. Your work will be crucial in ensuring compliance and excellence in our coding practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow the training agenda and facilitate training for Coding Denial Management.
• Accurately code medical records using ICD-10-CM, CPT conventions, and HCPCS codes.
• Browse payer guidelines and collate accurate information with payer specifics.
• Interpret medical records across different specialties and provide appropriate denial actions.
• Handle diverse groups of new hires and existing coders.
• Provide continuous education for a given set of clients.
• Accommodate changes on short notice based on business requirements.
• Train and mentor coders to develop their capability in denial management.
• Work with transition clients and provide SME (Subject Matter Expert) support.
• Participate in focus and compliance audits internally for all types of coders and auditors.
• Analyze trainees and help them ramp up to the speed of the client and SD/SQ teams.

Job Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent ability to teach and coach people.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Good knowledge of the US healthcare RCM (Revenue Cycle Management).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience with expertise in multispecialty Denial coding and EM (Evaluation and Management) coding.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a Trainer role.
• Must possess 1 year of work experience in denial coding management.
• Must possess AHIMA/AAPC Certification.