Latest Employment Opportunities at Optum India | Associate Medical Coder | Recruitment 2025

Job Description:

An Associate Medical Coder‘s job is to look over medical data and give diagnoses, procedures, and treatments standard codes. These codes are necessary to make sure that billing, insurance claims, and patient data are correct. Pay close attention to details and know medical terms, anatomy, and coding systems like ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS for this job. Associate medical coders work closely with healthcare workers and billing teams to make sure that rules are followed and claims are denied less often. In addition, they help find mistakes in the coding, make sure that all the paperwork is full, and protect the privacy of patient information. This job is a stepping stone to a future in health information management and medical coding. It gives people the chance to move up into senior or specialized coding jobs. Associate medical coders make sure that medical coding processes are done correctly and quickly, which is very important for the financial health of hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies. 

Salary	PERFORMANCE-BASED
Educational Requirement	ANY GRADUATE/ANY POSTGRADUATE
Work Arrangement	WORK FROM OFFICE
Gender Preference	BOTH MALE AND FEMALE
Skills Requirement	Abstract, Med Medical, Coding Medical, Records Statistics
Experience Requirement	0 – 1 years
Location	Bengaluru
Employment Type	Full Time, Permanent
Role Category	Doctor
Department	Health Care & Life Science

About company
Optum is an established company within the UnitedHealth Group that offers innovative ideas and services related to healthcare. It combines cutting-edge technology, data analytics, and knowledge of healthcare to improve the quality of treatment that patients receive, as well as to make it more accessible and more affordable. The provision of pharmacy services, healthcare delivery, and data-driven insights are all areas in which Optum collaborates with states, hospitals, and physicians located all over the world. The primary objectives of the company are to provide high-quality treatment, to increase efficiency, and to contribute to the improvement of the health of the communities it serves. Optum is a well-known name in the field of healthcare alternatives. The company has offices located all over the world and is committed to developing innovative concepts.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coding patient records: while coding patient records, you must give at least 95% of the time correct ICD-10 and CPT-4 numbers for both inpatient and outpatient cases.
• Data Recovery: Find important information in medical data, pull it out, and put it in order.
• Standards for Productivity: Always meet the department’s goals for code and data entry.
• Time Management: Set priorities, stick to goals, and cut down on interruptions that aren’t necessary.
• Collaboration: Work together with other people in the hospital, go to meetings about coding, and attend training classes to get better at what you do.
• Flexibility: Be ready to change your work hours and help with extra projects when needed.
• Helping healthcare: Learn how correct coding affects payments, hospital data, and government plans.
• Professional Conduct: Get along well with your coworkers and help make the workplace a good place to be.
• Continuous learning: Joining conferences and education programmes is a great way to stay up to date on the latest code rules and best practices. 

 Required Skills:

• A lot of experience with the ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding methods.
• With accuracy above 95% and a lot of attention to detail.
• The ability to meet goals and use time well.
• Knowing how to use a computer and enter info is basic.
• Clear talking and working together. 

 Desired Skills:

• Being familiar with healthcare data, medical records, and abstracts.
• Know how hospitals work and how to use medical terms.
• Knowing how to use software, write reports, and keep records.
• Ability to learn and follow new writing rules and healthcare rules.

Qualification and Experience:

• Graduate in any field.
• CPC, CCS, CIC, or COC are approved certificates from AAPC or AHIMA.
• Fresher or with no more than a year’s medical coding experience.
• During interviews or the employment process, documentation of a current certification must be presented.
• Proof of valid certification must be provided during interviews or hiring.

Challenges and Opportunities for Assistant  Medical Coder

Challenges:

• Learning Accuracy: Making certain that each code is precise and compliant with medical guidelines.
• Keeping Up with Updates: It might be difficult to stay current with medical codes because they change frequently.
• Strong Focus on Details: Billing or claim problems could result from even minor errors.
• Time Pressure: Managing several documents by the deadline. 

Opportunities:

• Career Advancement: Take on positions such as Coding Manager, Auditor, or Medical Coder.
• Develop your skills by becoming knowledgeable about coding schemes like as ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS.
• Work Flexibility: Possibilities to work remotely or in clinics or hospitals.
• Impact on Healthcare: Help ensure efficient patient care and correct medical billing.

Certifications:

• The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) must certify the coder.
• The following certifications are accepted: COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), and CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder).

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