Role Overview

This role is ideal for candidates who want to work in medical coding for a healthcare or BPO company handling hospital or clinic accounts. You will review medical records and translate diagnoses and procedures into standard codes so that claims and reports can be processed correctly.

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

Key Responsibilities

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.
Maintain confidentiality of all patient and client information and follow company data security policies.

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 Salem, 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.