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Medical Coding Analyst

Athena Health
Athena Health
3-4 years
Not Disclosed
Chennai, India
10 March 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Medical Coding Analyst

Company: athenahealth
Location: Chennai, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3–4 Years (Medical Coding / Healthcare RCM)
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent + CPC / CCS certification
Salary Range: Not Specified

Job Overview

athenahealth is seeking a Medical Coding Analyst responsible for ensuring efficient medical coding operations and improving business processes.

The role involves accurate assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes, reviewing clinical documentation, identifying trends, and supporting process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Medical Coding Operations

Assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD and CPT standards.

Ensure proper sequencing of codes in compliance with regulatory and insurance requirements.

Review patient charts and documentation for accuracy and completeness.

Follow up with providers for incomplete or unclear documentation.

Handle complex coding scenarios through research and analysis.

Ensure all codes are current and active.

Maintain logs and documentation related to coding activities.

  1. Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with coding standards and regulations.

Maintain accuracy and quality in coding processes.

Support accountability and performance tracking.

  1. Data Analysis & Process Improvement

Identify and quantify work trends.

Propose and support process improvements to enable efficient revenue cycle operations.

Collaborate with internal teams to implement prioritized improvements.

  1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with clinical staff and internal teams to resolve coding and claim issues.

Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow and issue resolution.

  1. Special Projects

Take ownership of assigned projects.

Work with stakeholders to resolve claim-related issues.

Communicate project status and ensure timely completion.

Required Skills

Medical Coding Expertise

Strong knowledge of ICD and CPT coding systems.

Experience in multi-specialty coding.

Understanding of healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM).

Certifications

CPC or CCS certification required.

Analytical & Communication Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Good communication skills for coordination and documentation.

Ability to clearly articulate actions and next steps.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in MS Office tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Healthcare RCM knowledge preferred.

Experience in fast-paced operational environments.

Exposure to process improvement initiatives.

Key Competencies

Medical coding and compliance

Documentation review and accuracy

Data analysis and trend identification

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership and accountability

About the Company

athenahealth is a healthcare technology company that provides IT solutions and services to improve clinical and financial outcomes for healthcare providers.

The organization focuses on simplifying healthcare processes and creating a sustainable ecosystem that enables providers to deliver high-quality patient care efficiently.