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Clinical Investigator

Optum
1+ years
INR 4 LPA – 7 LPA
PAN-India, India
1 June 23, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: CPT, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICD-10-PCS, Medical Billing, Medical Coding

CLINICAL INVESTIGATOR

Company: Optum (UnitedHealth Group)
Job ID: 2371605
Location: India
Employment Type: Full Time

JOB OVERVIEW

The Clinical Investigator is responsible for investigating, reviewing, recovering, and resolving healthcare claims, with a strong focus on fraud, waste, abuse detection, medical coding validation, and compliance. The role requires clinical knowledge, coding expertise, analytical skills, and understanding of US healthcare systems to prevent inappropriate claim payments and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Claims Investigation

  • Investigate healthcare claims for potential fraud, waste, and abuse.

  • Review medical records and claim documentation.

  • Identify inappropriate billing and coding practices.

  • Evaluate claims based on medical necessity and reimbursement policies.

• Fraud Prevention

  • Prevent payment of potentially fraudulent or abusive claims.

  • Utilize medical expertise and coding knowledge to assess claims.

  • Apply CPT, ICD, and diagnosis coding guidelines.

  • Follow client-specific policies and reimbursement guidelines.

• Medical Coding Review

  • Analyze CPT and diagnosis codes for accuracy.

  • Validate coding practices against regulatory standards.

  • Review specialty coding including:

    • Evaluation & Management (E&M)

    • Surgery Coding

    • Anesthesia Coding

    • Specialty Medical Coding

• Compliance Management

  • Ensure compliance with federal and state healthcare regulations.

  • Follow contract compliance requirements.

  • Adhere to company policies and healthcare guidelines.

  • Support audit and compliance activities.

• Recovery & Resolution

  • Investigate recovery opportunities for overpaid claims.

  • Support subrogation and reimbursement activities.

  • Process claim recoveries and adjustments.

  • Manage claim resolution activities.

• Data Collection & Analysis

  • Contact members, providers, and insurance companies when necessary.

  • Gather medical and coordination-of-benefits information.

  • Conduct medical history reviews and investigations.

  • Analyze large and complex healthcare claims.

• Reporting & Special Projects

  • Assist prospective review teams.

  • Participate in special projects and reporting initiatives.

  • Support operational improvement activities.

  • Act as a subject matter resource when required.

EDUCATION

  • Any Graduate

  • Preferred:

    • BHMS

    • BAMS

    • BUMS

    • BPT

    • MPT

    • B.Sc Nursing

    • BDS

MANDATORY CERTIFICATION

  • AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

EXPERIENCE

1+ Years

  • Specialty Coding Experience Required.

  • Experience in:

    • E&M Coding

    • Surgery Coding

    • Anesthesia Coding

    • Medical Coding Audits

  • HCC-only experience may not be sufficient.