Karthikeyan Asaithambi
Chennai
Summary
Subject Matter Expert in medical coding, with over 13 years of experience in ED/E/M multispecialty, and same-day surgery coding. Proven expertise in ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and DRG coding. My goal is to utilize my in-depth knowledge of coding guidelines, and strong analytical skills, to ensure exceptional coding quality. I am now seeking opportunities to contribute my expertise in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Subject Matter Expert Medical coding
Coronis Ajuba
Chennai
09.2019 - 01.2026
- Experience in IPDRG coding.
- Experience in E/M, IP, and OP multispecialty coding and auditing, with same-day surgery coding (1-6 series).
- Gained knowledge in coding and auditing medical documents for quality and accuracy in multispecialty coding.
- Provided training to junior coders with the audit tools.
- Reviewed and addressed client escalation emails, and provided feedback to the coders to improve quality.
Senior Client Service Executive
Medusind Solutions
Chennai
07.2017 - 09.2019
- E/M Multispecialty outpatient coder
Associate Medical coder
World source India (WSI)
Chennai
12.2015 - 06.2017
- ED professional coder
Medical Coder
Miramed Ajuba Solutions
Chennai
10.2013 - 10.2015
- ED professional and facility coder
Senior Medical Records Representative
Dell International Services
Chennai
04.2012 - 07.2013
- Medical Records Representative with extensive experience in managing patient health information and supporting clinical documentation.
Education
Master of Science - Marine studies
Madras Christian College
Chennai East Tambaram01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Madras Christian College
Chennai, East Tambaram01.2009
XIIth - Biology
Sri Seshadri Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai01.2006
Xth - Bio maths
Sarada Matriculation School
Chennai01-2004
Skills
- Gained valuable knowledge in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, with medical coding guidelines and coding techniques
- Efficient in Microsoft Office
- Medical coding software used includes Athena IDX, Epic, 3M, Citrix, Cerner, Meditech, and Codify
- Root cause analysis
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
- Training
- Mentorship
Projects
Mortality of sea turtles at the Chennai coast for a duration of 3 months
National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest Technique, Cochin, Kerala, 4 weeks
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Certification
CPC certified coder
Timeline
Subject Matter Expert Medical coding
Coronis Ajuba
09.2019 - 01.2026
Senior Client Service Executive
Medusind Solutions
07.2017 - 09.2019
Associate Medical coder
World source India (WSI)
12.2015 - 06.2017
Medical Coder
Miramed Ajuba Solutions
10.2013 - 10.2015
Senior Medical Records Representative
Dell International Services
04.2012 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Marine studies
Madras Christian College
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Madras Christian College
XIIth - Biology
Sri Seshadri Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Xth - Bio maths
Sarada Matriculation School