Certified Medical Coder – Plastic Surgery, Hand & Microsurgery, Primary Care (U.S. Healthcare)
Company: Blue Summit Group Private Limited
Location: Ameerpet, Hyderabad, Telangana
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Work Mode: Work From Office Only
Salary: ₹35,000–₹55,000 per month, based on experience and qualifications
Experience: 3+ years preferred, including U.S. surgical coding experience
Job Description
Blue Summit Group Private Limited is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Certified Medical Coder with expertise in U.S. healthcare coding, particularly Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery, Microsurgery, and Primary Care.
The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing operative reports, physician documentation, and clinical encounters to assign accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes while ensuring coding compliance and appropriate reimbursement for documented services.
We are looking for an individual who can work independently, understand complex surgical procedures, identify coding opportunities supported by documentation, and help reduce coding errors and claim denials.
Key Responsibilities
Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand & Microsurgery Coding
Review and accurately code operative reports for plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Code hand, wrist, and upper-extremity surgical procedures.
Review microsurgical procedures, including nerve and vascular repairs.
Code tendon repairs, transfers, and reconstruction procedures.
Code wound reconstruction, complex closures, skin grafts, and local or regional flaps.
Code traumatic injuries, laceration repairs, and surgical debridement.
Identify correctly reportable primary procedures and additional procedures.
Apply appropriate surgical modifiers and verify documentation supporting their use.
Review NCCI edits, bundling requirements, global surgical periods, and payer-specific coding rules.
Identify missing or unclear surgical documentation and communicate clarification requests to providers.
Primary Care and Outpatient Coding
Review and code primary care office visits.
Apply current outpatient Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding guidelines.
Review documentation supporting medical decision-making and time-based E/M coding.
Code chronic disease management visits and related services.
Review preventive services, office procedures, and minor surgical procedures.
Assist with Chronic Care Management (CCM) and other care-management coding where applicable.
Ensure coding complies with U.S. Medicare, Medicaid, and applicable commercial-payer requirements.
Coding Quality, Compliance & Revenue Cycle Support
Maintain accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding.
Review rejected and denied claims involving coding issues.
Identify undercoding, overcoding, unsupported coding, and potential bundling errors.
Conduct coding quality reviews and internal audits.
Stay current with annual coding updates and relevant payer policies.
Collaborate with physicians, medical scribes, billing specialists, and management.
Use approved coding software and AI-assisted tools when available.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of U.S. medical coding experience preferred.
Prior hands-on surgical professional-fee coding experience strongly preferred.
CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or equivalent relevant certification strongly preferred.
Thorough understanding of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, and coding modifiers.
Ability to independently interpret detailed surgical operative reports.
Experience with outpatient physician billing and coding.
Knowledge of NCCI edits, global surgical packages, and coding compliance.
Robust computer skills and proficiency with coding software and EHR systems.
Good written and spoken English.
Strong analytical ability, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience coding Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
Hand, wrist, or microsurgery coding experience.
Experience coding multiple procedures performed in the same surgical encounter.
Primary care and outpatient E/M coding experience.
Experience with Medicare and commercial insurance billing.
Knowledge of wound care and surgical reconstruction coding.
Additional specialty coding or auditing certification.
Familiarity with AI-assisted medical coding tools.
Candidates with strong general surgery or orthopedic surgery coding experience are encouraged to apply even if they have not previously coded every specialty listed.
Compensation & Career Opportunities
₹35,000–₹55,000 per month
Compensation will be determined by actual coding experience, professional certifications, specialty knowledge, and demonstrated coding accuracy.
We offer the opportunity to work on complex U.S. healthcare cases, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and develop advanced specialty-coding expertise.
Work Location
Blue Summit Group Private Limited
Cabin No. 6, Unit No. 703
Vasavi MPM Grand
Sanjeev Reddy Nagar, Ameerpet
Hyderabad – 500038, Telangana, India
Conveniently located near Ameerpet Metro Station.
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed with your updated resume.
Alternatively, email your resume to:
[email protected]
Email Subject: Medical Coder – Surgery & Primary Care
Please include your coding certifications, years of U.S. coding experience, surgical specialties coded, current salary, expected salary, and notice period.
Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a practical coding assessment involving de-identified operative and outpatient notes.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹43,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
📌 Certified Medical Coder – Plastic Surgery, Hand & Microsurgery, Primary Care (U.S. Healthcare) (Ameerpet)
🏢 Blue Summit Group Private
📍 Ameerpet