Medical Coding Jobs in Kottayam for a Company

Location: Kottayam, Kerala Job Type: Full-time Role: Medical Coder / Coding Executive Healthcare / BPO

Role Overview

With Kerala's service sector, remittance-backed, and tourism-driven economy expanding year on year, Kottayam has emerged as a key hiring location for Medical Coding professionals.

The position is office-based in Kottayam and involves working on defined client projects with clear productivity and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain confidentiality of all patient and client information and follow company data security policies.
  • Review patient charts, discharge summaries, operative notes, and other clinical documents allocated for coding.
  • Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes using the coding systems required for the project.
  • Check documents for incomplete or unclear information and raise queries through the internal process when needed.
  • Apply codes in the correct order and follow company and client coding guidelines on every case.
  • Meet daily targets on volume and accuracy while updating completion status in the coding tool or tracker.

Candidate Profile

  • Comfortable reading medical documentation and following structured coding rules and instructions.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work with repetitive documentation without losing accuracy.
  • Ready to work from the company office in Kottayam, with shift timing based on project requirements.

Growth and Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on different specialties and coding projects and build practical coding experience.
  • Work in a structured environment with clear productivity, quality metrics, and regular feedback.
  • Scope to grow into senior medical coder, quality analyst, team leader, or coding trainer roles over time.