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Medical Coding Analyst

Athena Health
Athena Health
2-4 years
preferred by company
Chennai, India
1 May 14, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: CPC Certified, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Wat, GCP guidelines

Medical Coding Analyst

📍 Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Hybrid)
💼 Job Type: Full-Time
🆔 Job ID: R14836
🏢 Department: Operations

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Medical Coding Analyst to join our healthcare operations team in Chennai. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, compliant medical coding and supporting revenue cycle outcomes through high-quality coding analysis and validation.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in E/M outpatient and inpatient coding, neuro coding, surgery coding, and denial coding, with the ability to ensure coding compliance with industry standards and documentation guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

  • Accurately code medical documentation using CPC / CCS (or equivalent) coding standards.
  • Perform multi-specialty coding across:
    • E/M Outpatient Coding
    • E/M Inpatient Coding
    • Neuro Coding
    • Surgery Coding
    • Denial Coding
  • Validate coded records to ensure proper documentation support for diagnosis and procedures.
  • Review coding discrepancies and resolve errors by analyzing clinical documentation and coding guidelines.
  • Investigate coding-related claim denials and recommend correction actions.
  • Maintain accurate coding documentation for compliance, audit readiness, and traceability.
  • Generate and review coding-related reports to ensure reporting accuracy.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for recurring coding errors and process issues.
  • Utilize AI-assisted coding tools (where applicable) while ensuring final coding accuracy through manual validation.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Support implementation and validation of coding workflow automation/computer-assisted coding outputs.
  • Assist in maintaining and updating coding guidelines and internal documentation.
  • Participate in quality review and coding calibration sessions.
  • Support internal audits and cross-validation processes.
  • Contribute to training and knowledge sharing initiatives within the team.
  • Analyze coding performance trends and suggest process improvements.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare Management, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biotechnology, or related field.
  • 2–4 years of hands-on experience in medical coding or healthcare revenue cycle operations.
  • CPC / CCS certification (mandatory).
  • Strong expertise in:
    • E/M Outpatient Coding
    • E/M Inpatient Coding
    • Neuro Coding
    • Surgery Coding
    • Denial Coding
  • Excellent understanding of coding guidelines, clinical documentation standards, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience with coding discrepancy analysis and root cause identification.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication and documentation abilities.
  • Ability to work in a hybrid work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM).
  • Familiarity with coding validation tools, reporting systems, and AI-enabled coding assistance.
  • Experience in claim denial management and coding correction workflows.

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to work with a leading healthcare technology organization.
  • Exposure to advanced coding operations and healthcare revenue cycle systems.
  • Hybrid work flexibility.
  • Career growth in healthcare analytics and coding operations.
  • Collaborative and learning-driven work environment.