Medical Coder – Toxicology & Wellness Testing

Job description:

Medical Coder – Toxicology & Wellness Testing

Location: Remote

Work Schedule

• Shift Timings: 7:30 PM IST – 5:30 AM IST
• Workdays: Monday to Friday
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: ₹35,000+ per month

About My Care Labs

My Care Labs is a leading diagnostic laboratory specializing in wellness and toxicology testing. We are committed to providing accurate, high-quality laboratory services that support better patient care and clinical decision-making. We are seeking an experienced and certified Medical Coder with strong expertise in laboratory coding, particularly wellness and toxicology testing panels.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with hands-on experience in laboratory coding for wellness and toxicology services. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of coding and billing for laboratory panels such as CBC, CMP, BMP, Lipid Panel, Hemoglobin A1C, Thyroid Panels, Vitamin Testing, Drug Screening, Toxicology Testing, and other wellness-related laboratory services.

The candidate will be responsible for assigning accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes, ensuring compliance with payer guidelines, and supporting clean claim submissions and reimbursement processes.

Key Responsibilities Laboratory Coding

• Review laboratory orders, requisitions, and test results.
• Accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for wellness and toxicology laboratory services.
• Code laboratory panels including CBC, CMP, BMP, Lipid Panels, A1C, Thyroid Testing, Vitamin Panels, Drug Screens, and Toxicology Testing.

Billing & Compliance

• Ensure coding compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and industry guidelines.
• Review claims for coding accuracy and identify potential billing issues before submission.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding regulations and payer requirements.

Quality Assurance

• Conduct coding audits and resolve coding discrepancies.
• Identify trends in denials and recommend corrective actions.

Documentation Review

• Analyze physician orders, laboratory documentation, and patient records to support accurate code selection.
• Communicate with providers and billing teams to clarify documentation when necessary.

Revenue Cycle Support

• Assist with claim corrections, appeals, and coding-related inquiries.
• Support reimbursement optimization while maintaining compliance standards.

Required Qualifications

• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of medical coding experience.
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory coding experience preferred.
• Strong experience in wellness and toxicology coding.
• Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Experience coding laboratory panels such as CBC, CMP, BMP, Lipid Panels, A1C, Thyroid Testing, Drug Screens, and Toxicology Testing.
• Familiarity with Medicare and commercial payer laboratory billing guidelines.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems and medical billing software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with diagnostic laboratories.
• Knowledge of laboratory revenue cycle management.
• Experience handling coding audits and denial management.

Industry

Healthcare / Medical Billing & Coding / Laboratory Revenue Cycle Management

Application Question(s):

• On average, how many laboratory claims are you able to code accurately in a single workday?
• Do you have experience coding wellness laboratory panels such as CBC, CMP, BMP, Lipid Panel, A1C, thyroid panels, and vitamin testing?

License/Certification:

• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification? (Required)
• Work Location: Remote