SDS Coder - CCS Certification

SDS Coder (Same Day Surgery Coder) - CCS Certified

Company: Shearwater Health
Location: Shearwater Health India Pvt Limited

3rd Floor ( 03A-114 to 03A-118), Olympia Cyberspace, Alandur Rd, Arulayiammanpet, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032, India
Experience: 1+ Years in Surgery Coding
Certification: Mandatory CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)

- Work from office only

If this role aligns with your experience and you are interested in proceeding further, kindly share your updated CV and the details mentioned below to [email removed] (Contact HR - Deepthi)

Email Subject: Application for SDS Coder

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• Total Years of Experience in Sds coding:
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Job Summary

Shearwater Health is seeking experienced SDS Coders with strong expertise in Same Day Surgery coding. The ideal candidate must possess an active CCS certification and hands-on experience in coding outpatient surgical encounters using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines while ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze outpatient Same Day Surgery medical records.
• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on provider documentation.
• Ensure coding compliance with CMS, NCCI edits, AMA, and payer-specific guidelines.
• Maintain coding accuracy and productivity targets.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate queries when required.
• Participate in coding audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated with coding guideline changes and payer regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Active CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 1+ years of SDS/Outpatient Surgery coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of:
• ICD-10-CM
• CPT
• HCPCS Level II
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Experience working with EMR/EHR systems.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Eligibility Criteria

• CCS certification only.
• SDS/Outpatient Surgery coding experience mandatory.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to work in US shifts.