Job Description

About us:

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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.

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Job Title: Medical Coder (1–2 Years Experience)

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Website: www.dnagrowth.com

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Location: Ludhiana (On-site)

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Working Days & Time: 12 noon to 9 pm IST & 1 Saturday working in every month.

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Roles and Responsibilities:

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- Independently read, review, and accurately code incoming medical correspondence and patient records using standard coding classifications (e.g., ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, as applicable).
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- Apply working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical documentation to assign correct codes with minimal supervision.
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- Ensure coded information, investigations, diagnoses, and follow-ups are accurate, complete, and compliant with relevant coding guidelines.
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- Identify discrepancies, missing documentation, or coding errors and escalate/query with clinicians for clarification.
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- Alert clinicians to medical problems, recent diagnoses, or medications that need follow-up.
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- Notify GPs, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals of new chronic diseases requiring ongoing monitoring.
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- Support and mentor trainee coders as needed, reviewing their work for accuracy where required.
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- Maintain productivity and quality benchmarks consistent with 1–2 years of hands-on coding experience.
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- Stay updated on coding guideline changes, payer-specific rules, and compliance requirements.
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Education/Qualifications:

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- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification (life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or related field preferred).
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- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent certification preferred.
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- 1–2 years of hands-on experience in medical coding, preferably in a similar role.
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Skills and Abilities:

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- Strong working knowledge of medical terminology and its translation into accurate codes on patient records.
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- Practical experience applying ICD-10/CPT coding guidelines in a real-world setting.
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- Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated track record of accuracy.
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- Ability to work with data, identifying patterns, trends, and anomalies.
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- Excellent communication skills with colleagues and healthcare professionals; positive, proactive, and informative approach.
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- Positive working knowledge of IT packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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- Experience with or ability to quickly learn coding/EHR software such as Doc Man and EMIS Web.
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- Proven ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
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- Able to work independently and largely unsupervised.
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- Efficient, reliable, and committed to delivering quality work consistently.
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📌 Medical Coder (Ludhiana)
🏢 DNA Growth
📍 Ludhiana