Company Description Omega Healthcare Management Services, founded in 2003, is an AI-driven healthcare solutions company focused on transforming revenue operations across the healthcare ecosystem. Powered by the Omega Digital Platform, the organization combines adaptive AI-driven automation with deep human expertise to improve financial and clinical outcomes while enhancing patient satisfaction.

Omega

Healthcare supports provider, payer, and life sciences organizations in addressing current healthcare challenges and building resilience for future technological and industry changes. Recognized by industry analysts, the company is consistently ranked as a leader in operational performance excellence and continues to expand its impact across global healthcare markets.

Role Description This is a full-time, in office General Surgery Medical Coder role based in Chennai.

The Medical

Coder will review general surgery clinical documentation and assign accurate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes in accordance with official coding guidelines and payer-specific requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities include verifying the completeness and clarity of operative notes, identifying appropriate modifiers, and ensuring correct sequencing of diagnoses and procedures. The role involves working within coding and billing systems to support clean claims submission, reducing denials and improving reimbursement, while adhering to compliance standards and internal quality benchmarks.

The Medical





Coder will collaborate with clinicians, billing teams, and quality auditors to address documentation queries, participate in coding audits, and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

- Candidates should possess strong knowledge of general surgery coding, including accurate application of ICD diagnosis codes and CPT/HCPCS procedure codes.
- Candidates should possess skills in reviewing clinical and operative documentation, interpreting medical terminology and anatomy, and validating coding against established guidelines.
- Candidates should possess proficiency in using healthcare coding and billing software, electronic health records (EHR), and basic office productivity tools.
- Candidates should possess an understanding of payer policies, claim submission requirements, and compliance standards such as NCCI edits, LCDs/NCDs, and HIPAA regulations.
- Candidates should possess attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to meet productivity and accuracy targets in a fast-paced environment.
- Certification such as CPC, CCS, or equivalent from a recognized coding body is preferred; prior experience in general surgery coding or hospital/outpatient coding is highly beneficial.
- Relevant educational background in healthcare, life sciences, or a related field, along with effective verbal and written communication skills, is desirable.

📌 General Surgery Medical Coder (Chennai)
🏢 Omega Healthcare Management Services
📍 Chennai