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Senior Clinical Administrative Coordinator – Medical Coding

Optum
Optum
1+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad, India
10 Feb. 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences 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

Senior Clinical Administrative Coordinator – Medical Coding

Organization: Optum (Part of UnitedHealth Group)
Location: Hyderabad, India
Job Category: Medical and Clinical Operations
Requisition Number: 2344033
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Work Schedule: Flexible Shift

About the Organization
Optum is a global healthcare services organization that leverages technology, data, and clinical expertise to improve health outcomes and enhance patient care delivery. The company connects individuals to healthcare services, pharmacy benefits, and data-driven solutions that support better health management. With a strong focus on innovation, inclusion, and professional development, Optum provides employees with opportunities to contribute to healthcare transformation and global health optimization.

Job Overview
The Senior Clinical Administrative Coordinator – Medical Coding (Prepay Coding Investigation Consultant) is responsible for investigating and resolving potential healthcare fraud, payment inaccuracies, and coding discrepancies. The role involves reviewing prepay claims, analyzing medical records, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and coding guidelines.

As a senior-level professional, the candidate will provide mentorship, coding guidance, and analytical support to team members while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This role requires strong clinical coding expertise, critical thinking skills, and the ability to manage complex healthcare investigations with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review prepay claims and corresponding medical records to verify payment accuracy and coding compliance.

  • Evaluate applicable policies, CPT guidelines, and contractual terms for clinical review processes.

  • Investigate potential fraud, abuse, or irregularities in healthcare provider claims.

  • Analyze member benefits, medical records, and case information to document findings.

  • Provide coding guidance to investigation teams on CPT codes relevant to case reviews.

  • Participate in regulatory and client meetings to support coding investigations and provider discussions.

  • Collaborate with providers, legal teams, and healthcare stakeholders to resolve coding issues.

  • Monitor claim inventory and ensure adherence to performance and quality standards.

  • Support internal and external projects, data analysis initiatives, and process improvements.

  • Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on complex coding and investigation tasks.

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, healthcare regulations, and operational standards.

Eligibility and Educational Requirements

  • Graduate of a minimum four-year Allied Medical Health program.

  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification or equivalent credential from AAPC, or willingness to obtain certification as required.

  • Strong knowledge of CPT and ICD coding standards.

  • Proficiency in computer-based software applications and coding systems.

  • Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Experience Required

  • Minimum 1 year of clinical or medical coding experience in surgical, hospital, or clinical settings.

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) operations.

  • Experience in CPT and ICD coding practices is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Allied Medical Health fields such as Nursing, Physiotherapy, Radiologic Technology, or Pharmacy.

  • Experience in health insurance billing and coding processes.

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

  • Strong teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.

  • Experience working in healthcare compliance or fraud investigation environments.

Work Environment and Career Growth
This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment focused on improving system efficiency and patient outcomes. Employees benefit from a collaborative workplace culture, continuous learning opportunities, and career development programs designed to build expertise in clinical operations and healthcare analytics.