Job Summary
Serve as a skilled medical coding specialist within a healthcare product environment applying precise coding standards to clinical documentation to support accurate billing regulatory compliance and data integrity. Contribute to efficient revenue cycle operations while collaborating with cross functional teams in a night shift office based role ensuring reliable coding quality that supports better healthcare outcomes.
Responsibilities
Review medical records and healthcare documentation to accurately assign appropriate medical codes that support compliant reimbursement and reliable healthcare analytics.Apply deep expertise in medical coding guidelines to validate procedure and diagnosis codes minimizing coding related denials and enhancing revenue cycle effectiveness.Collaborate with healthcare product teams to interpret clinical information and align coding practices with product requirements ensuring seamless data integration and reporting.Verify documentation completeness and clarity with internal stakeholders requesting additional information when required to ensure correct code selection and robust audit readiness.Monitor coding accuracy and productivity metrics in alignment with organizational quality benchmarks identifying trends and recommending corrective actions to improve performance.Support internal audit processes by providing clear coding rationales and evidence from source documentation strengthening compliance with industry standards and payer policies.Update coding assignments in healthcare product systems with meticulous attention to detail ensuring data consistency and reliability for downstream clinical and financial processes.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on medical coding workflows offering practical suggestions that streamline processes and reduce errors.Assist in maintaining up to date knowledge of applicable coding standards and healthcare regulations through self study and team knowledge sharing enhancing overall coding capability.Coordinate with billing and claims teams to resolve coding related issues reducing claim rejections and supporting timely reimbursement for healthcare services.Adhere to night shift schedules and office based operational protocols contributing to dependable coverage that supports global healthcare business needs.Support organizational goals by ensuring that coded data from healthcare products enhances insights into clinical outcomes operational efficiency and societal health improvements.Document work activities and coding decisions in accordance with organizational guidelines enabling transparent tracking of tasks and supporting effective communication across teams.
Qualifications
Demonstrate sound practical experience in medical coding with one to three years of hands on exposure to clinical documentation review and code assignment.Exhibit strong familiarity with healthcare product workflows showing ability to understand product features and how coded data influences product performance.Apply comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and basic clinical concepts to interpret provider documentation and select accurate procedure and diagnosis codes.Show proficiency in using coding and healthcare information systems working efficiently within office based technology environments during night shift operations.Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail while managing repetitive coding tasks ensuring that errors are minimized and quality targets are consistently met.Communicate clearly with colleagues in billing clinical and product teams explaining coding decisions in an understandable manner that supports shared problem solving.Display commitment to ongoing professional development in medical coding and healthcare regulations adopting new standards as they evolve to keep practices current.
Certifications Required
Certified Professional Coder CPC or equivalent medical coding certification relevant to healthcare products.
Acerca de Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) es un creador de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que conecta la inversión en IA con el valor empresarial mediante el desarrollo de soluciones de IA full‑stack para sus clientes. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, junto con su experiencia en procesos e ingeniería, permite incorporar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan resultados tangibles y mantienen a las empresas a la vanguardia en un entorno en constante cambio. Más información en cognizant.ai o @cognizant.
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