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Medical Coding Analyst

Athena Health
Athena Health
2-4 years
Not Disclosed
Chennai, India
10 May 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Location

Chennai, India (Hybrid)


Job Type

Full-time


Job Summary

The Medical Coding Analyst is responsible for delivering accurate and compliant medical coding to support revenue cycle outcomes. The role involves coding clinical documentation across multiple specialties, validating documentation accuracy, resolving coding discrepancies, and ensuring alignment with applicable coding guidelines and internal standards. The position reports to the Medical Coding Manager.


Team Overview

The Medical Coding team supports healthcare revenue cycle and clinical documentation processes by ensuring accurate coding of medical conditions, procedures, medications, and related clinical information. The team collaborates across clinical operations, statistics, and research functions to ensure coding consistency and data integrity. It also supports coding guideline maintenance, reporting accuracy, and downstream operational use of coded data in healthcare and clinical study environments.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Coding & Validation

  • Code clinical documentation using CPC/CCS (or equivalent) standards

  • Perform multi-specialty coding across:

    • E/M outpatient (OP) coding

    • E/M inpatient (IP) coding

    • Neuro coding

    • Surgery coding

    • Denial coding

  • Validate coding outputs against clinical documentation and coding guidelines

  • Ensure accuracy and consistency in diagnosis and procedure code assignment


Denial Management & Discrepancy Resolution

  • Identify coding-related causes of claim denials

  • Support denial correction and resolution workflows

  • Research and resolve coding discrepancies using documentation and guideline references

  • Collaborate with internal teams to correct coding issues and reduce rework


Documentation & Reporting

  • Document coding decisions and rationale in required systems

  • Maintain audit-ready records for compliance and traceability

  • Run and review coding-related reports to ensure data completeness and accuracy

  • Support reporting validation for operational and analytical use cases


Root Cause Analysis & Quality Improvement

  • Perform root cause analysis for recurring coding errors

  • Identify patterns in coding discrepancies and denial trends

  • Support corrective actions and process improvement initiatives

  • Contribute to reducing coding errors and improving consistency


Guideline Support & Collaboration

  • Support maintenance and updates of coding guidelines and internal references

  • Participate in quality calibration sessions to align coding interpretations

  • Assist in cross-functional discussions involving coding implications for clinical and operational workflows

  • Contribute to training and knowledge-sharing initiatives


Technology & Workflow Support

  • Support implementation and validation of computer output and coding workflows

  • Use coding systems and reporting tools to manage daily work

  • Leverage AI-enabled tools (where available) to assist with documentation review, while independently validating outputs using coding standards and source records


Required Qualifications

Education & Certification

  • CPC or CCS certification (or equivalent) required


Experience

  • 2–4 years of experience in medical coding or revenue cycle operations

  • Experience in:

    • E/M outpatient coding

    • E/M inpatient coding

    • Neuro coding

    • Surgery coding

    • Denial coding or coding-related rework workflows

  • Healthcare RCM knowledge preferred


Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of medical coding guidelines and documentation standards

  • Ability to perform root cause analysis on coding issues

  • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

  • Ability to work with SOP-driven processes and audit requirements

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment (Chennai, India)


Additional Information

  • Travel requirement: Not applicable

  • Work model: Hybrid