SDS Coder (Same Day Surgery Coder) - CCS Certified

Company: Shearwater Health
Location: Shearwater Health India Pvt Limited

3rd Floor ( 03A-114 to 03A-118), Olympia Cyberspace, Alandur Rd, Arulayiammanpet, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India
Experience: 1+ Years in Surgery Coding
Certification: Mandatory CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)

- Work from office only

If this role aligns with your experience and you are interested in proceeding further, kindly share your updated CV and the details mentioned below to [email protected] (Contact HR - Deepthi)

Email Subject: Application for SDS Coder

Required Information

- Full Name:
- Phone Number:
- Email ID:
- Highest Educational Qualification:
- Address:
- Total Years of Experience:
- Total Years of Experience in Sds coding:
- Active certification:
- Current Organization:
- Current Take home:
- Expected Take home:
- Notice Period:
- Last Working Day (if applicable):

Job Summary

Shearwater Health is seeking experienced SDS Coders with solid expertise in Same Day Surgery coding. The ideal candidate must possess an active CCS certification and hands-on experience in coding outpatient surgical encounters using ICD-10-CM, CPT,



and HCPCS guidelines while ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Review and analyze outpatient Same Day Surgery medical records.
- Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on provider documentation.
- Ensure coding compliance with CMS, NCCI edits, AMA, and payer-specific guidelines.
- Maintain coding accuracy and productivity targets.
- Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate queries when required.
- Participate in coding audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Stay updated with coding guideline changes and payer regulations.

Required Qualifications

- Active CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification is mandatory.
- Minimum 1+ years of SDS/Outpatient Surgery coding experience.
- Strong knowledge of:
- ICD-10-CM
- CPT
- HCPCS Level II
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy & Physiology

- Experience working with EMR/EHR systems.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Eligibility Criteria

- CCS certification only.
- SDS/Outpatient Surgery coding experience mandatory.
- Good communication skills.

📌 SDS Coder - CCS Certification (Chennai)
🏢 Shearwater Health
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